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Former ISS Crew Member Aleksandr Samokutyaev Dies

Updated 2026-06-18 14:55 UTC 1 source Neutral

Aleksandr Samokutyaev, a former crew member of the International Space Station (ISS), passed away at 56. He completed two expeditions and spent 322 days in space.

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Cosmonaut Aleksandr Samokutyaev, 56, is first former ISS crew member to die

Two expeditions, two spacewalks, 322 days in space.

2026-06-18 14:34 UTC