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Topic: Aleksandr Samokutyaev, cosmonaut (1970-2026)
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MSS Member Posts: 1149 From: Europe Registered: May 2003
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posted 06-17-2026 12:44 PM
Today, news came from Russia that a former Roscosmos cosmonaut Alexander Mikhailovich Samokutyaev has died at the age of 56. |
Robert Pearlman Editor Posts: 56697 From: Houston, TX Registered: Nov 1999
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posted 06-17-2026 12:45 PM
collectSPACE Cosmonaut Aleksandr Samokutyaev, 56, is first former ISS crew member to dieRussian cosmonaut Aleksandr Samokutyaev, who served twice as a crew member aboard the International Space Station (ISS), including during the final U.S. space shuttle mission in 2011, has died at the age of 56. With Samokutyaev's death on Wednesday (June 17), he is now the first former ISS long-duration resident to die in the 26 years that the space station has been a home to 155 other cosmonauts and astronauts as expedition crew members.  |
SPACEFACTS Member Posts: 427 From: Germany Registered: Aug 2006
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dom Member Posts: 1148 From: Registered: Aug 2001
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Delta7 Member Posts: 1800 From: Bluffton IN USA Registered: Oct 2007
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SpaceCadet1983 Member Posts: 584 From: Pacific NW, United States Registered: May 2012
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GACspaceguy Member Posts: 3313 From: Guyton, GA Registered: Jan 2006
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David C Member Posts: 1486 From: Lausanne Registered: Apr 2012
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Jurg Bolli Member Posts: 1289 From: Albuquerque, NM Registered: Nov 2000
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issman1 Member Posts: 1234 From: UK Registered: Apr 2005
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East-Frisian Member Posts: 701 From: Germany Registered: Apr 2005
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Mike Isbell Member Posts: 622 From: Silver Spring, Maryland USA Registered: Aug 2003
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cddfspace Member Posts: 737 From: Morris County, NJ, USA Registered: Jan 2006
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bthumble Member Posts: 337 From: Houston, Texas Registered: Nov 2007
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MCroft04 Member Posts: 1905 From: Smithfield, Me, USA Registered: Mar 2005
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perineau Member Posts: 436 From: FRANCE Registered: Jul 2007
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posted 06-19-2026 12:49 AM
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india-mike Member Posts: 151 From: Linnich, Northrine Westfalia, Germany Registered: Jan 2012
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posted 06-19-2026 02:52 AM
I have had the opportunity to meet Aleksandr Samokutyaev at several conferences and symposia, including the ASE Planetary Congresses. Whenever we spoke, he was always very friendly and answered my questions in detail.Unfortunately, Aleksandr Samokutyaev is no longer with us. My deepest condolences to his family. Rest in peace, Aleksandr Mikhailovich. |
Neil DC Member Posts: 216 From: Middletown, NJ, USA Registered: May 2010
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posted 06-20-2026 12:39 PM
Shocked and saddened by Alexander's premature passing. Met him several times in Star City and at ASE events. Very kind and approachable cosmonaut. Was the group leader for his selection.Unconfirmed report from Moscow is that he died in his sleep. Sincerest condolences to his family at this difficult time. |
Lewis007 Member Posts: 194 From: Geldermalsen, the Netherlands Registered: Mar 2010
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posted 06-20-2026 11:05 PM
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rjb1elec Member Posts: 454 From: Merseyside, England Registered: Oct 2004
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Marwin2 Member Posts: 203 From: Registered: Oct 2006
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Marwin2 Member Posts: 203 From: Registered: Oct 2006
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