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Topic: Aleksandr Samokutyaev, cosmonaut (1970-2026)
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MSS
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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
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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
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posted 06-17-2026 01:05 PM
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dom
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Delta7
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SpaceCadet1983
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posted 06-17-2026 05:27 PM
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GACspaceguy
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posted 06-17-2026 06:55 PM
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David C
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Jurg Bolli
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posted 06-17-2026 11:12 PM
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issman1
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posted 06-18-2026 12:40 AM
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East-Frisian
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posted 06-18-2026 03:04 AM
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Mike Isbell
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posted 06-18-2026 09:14 AM
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cddfspace
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bthumble
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MCroft04
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posted 06-18-2026 01:28 PM
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perineau
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posted 06-19-2026 12:49 AM
RIP |
india-mike
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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
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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
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posted 06-20-2026 11:05 PM
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rjb1elec
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posted 06-21-2026 02:49 AM
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Marwin2
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davidcwagner
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Gilbert
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posted 06-21-2026 05:08 PM
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Robert Pearlman
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posted 06-22-2026 10:02 AM
Roscosmos photo release The funeral ceremony for Aleksandr Samokutyaev took place on Friday (June 19), at the Federal Military Memorial Cemetery, the "Pantheon of the Defenders of the Fatherland" ("Пантеон защитников Отечества").Attendees included Sergei Krikalev, Deputy Director General of Roscosmos and Special Representative of the President of the Russian Federation for International Cooperation in Space, as well as representatives from the Cosmonaut Training Center and fellow members of the cosmonaut corps.  |
ejectr
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dss65
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gareth89
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mode1charlie
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