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Topic: Alexei Leonov, first spacewalker (1934-2019)
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Robert Pearlman
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From: Houston, TX
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posted 10-11-2019 07:04 AM
   
collectSPACE Cosmonaut Alexei Leonov, who was first to walk in space, dies at 85Soviet-era cosmonaut Alexei Leonov, who in 1965 became the first person to walk in space before co-leading the first joint mission between Russia and the United States, has died at the age of 85. Leonov died on Friday (Oct. 11) at the Burdenko military hospital in Moscow after a long illness.  |
Jacques van Oene
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From: Houten, The Netherlands
Registered: Oct 2001
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posted 10-11-2019 07:04 AM
From Roscosmos: State Corporation "Roskosmos" regretfully reports that on the 86th year of life, cosmonaut No. 11, the first man in the world to go into outer space, Twice Hero of the Soviet Union Alexei Arkhipovich Leonov, died.One of the first cosmonauts of the world space era, forever devoted to his country and his work, he inscribed himself in golden letters in the world history of astronautics. With Alexei Arkhipovich a whole era has gone. The best memory of him will be the new achievements of the Russian cosmonautics, to which he devoted his bright heroic life. The management and staff of the State Corporation express deep condolences to the relatives and friends of Alexei Arkhipovich. A telegram was sent to them with condolences on behalf of the head of Roscosmos Dmitry Rogozin. Farewell to A.A. Leonov will take place on Tuesday, October 15, 2019 at 11.00 at the Mytishchi military memorial cemetery. Everlasting memory! |
space1
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From: Danville, Ohio
Registered: Dec 2002
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posted 10-11-2019 07:04 AM
Friendly and approachable. And a true pioneer. |
Apollo-Soyuz
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From: Shady Side, Md
Registered: Sep 2004
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posted 10-11-2019 07:04 AM
As a memorial to cosmonaut and first spacewalker, Alexei Leonov: |
SpaceyInMN
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From: Andover, MN
Registered: Dec 2013
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posted 10-11-2019 07:06 AM
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SPACEFACTS
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From: Germany
Registered: Aug 2006
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posted 10-11-2019 07:14 AM
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india-mike
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From: Linnich, Northrine Westfalia, Germany
Registered: Jan 2012
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posted 10-11-2019 07:15 AM
Rest in peace, Alexei Arkhipovich. |
Delta7
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From: Bluffton IN USA
Registered: Oct 2007
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posted 10-11-2019 07:15 AM
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mach3valkyrie
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From: Albany, Oregon
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posted 10-11-2019 07:36 AM
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randy
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From: West Jordan, Utah USA
Registered: Dec 1999
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posted 10-11-2019 07:37 AM
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Henk Boshuijer
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From: Netherlands
Registered: May 2007
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posted 10-11-2019 07:37 AM
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East-Frisian
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From: Germany
Registered: Apr 2005
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posted 10-11-2019 07:48 AM
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Madon_space
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From: uk
Registered: Sep 2002
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posted 10-11-2019 07:57 AM
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hlbjr
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From: Delray Beach Florida USA
Registered: Mar 2006
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posted 10-11-2019 08:02 AM
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Ian Limbrey
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From: England
Registered: Nov 2012
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posted 10-11-2019 08:09 AM
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Solarplexus
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From: Norway
Registered: Jan 2014
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posted 10-11-2019 08:24 AM
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MSS
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From: Poland
Registered: May 2003
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posted 10-11-2019 08:31 AM
RIP Alexey Arkhipovich. |
Rick Mulheirn
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From: England
Registered: Feb 2001
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posted 10-11-2019 08:35 AM
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Lasv3
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From: Bratislava, Slovakia
Registered: Apr 2009
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posted 10-11-2019 08:41 AM
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oly
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From: Perth, Western Australia
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posted 10-11-2019 08:43 AM
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GACspaceguy
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From: Guyton, GA
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posted 10-11-2019 08:47 AM
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Kite
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From: Northampton UK
Registered: Nov 2009
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posted 10-11-2019 08:52 AM
A great loss. Had the good fortune to meet him twice. Very friendly and approachable. A true legend. RIP. |
apolloprojeckt
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From: Arnhem, Netherlands
Registered: Feb 2009
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posted 10-11-2019 09:09 AM
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Dave Shayler
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From: Halesowen, West Mids, UK
Registered: Dec 2009
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posted 10-11-2019 09:19 AM
This is very sad news indeed. I was fortunate to meet and speak with Alexei Arkhipovich on several occasions at the Autographica shows here in the UK. On his latter appearances, I always received a huge strong bear hug when we greeted each other. Something I will never forget. He kindly contributed a foreword to the 2005 Russia's Cosmonauts book (on TsPK) by Rex Hall, Bert Vis and myself. Alexei had a huge, warm personality, was always very helpful and forthright in his conversations, and was a real gentleman. He was a true pioneer and ambassador of human spaceflight, greatly admired around the world and he will be much missed. RIP Alexei.  |
Jurg Bolli
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From: Albuquerque, NM
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posted 10-11-2019 09:21 AM
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issman1
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posted 10-11-2019 09:30 AM
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perineau
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From: FRANCE
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posted 10-11-2019 09:34 AM
Ad astra, Alexei... |
Lewis007
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From: Geldermalsen, the Netherlands
Registered: Mar 2010
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posted 10-11-2019 09:39 AM
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Grounded!
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From: Bennington, Vermont, USA
Registered: Feb 2011
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posted 10-11-2019 09:40 AM
My favorite cosmonaut. We have lost a legend. |
Tallpaul
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From: Rocky Point, NY, USA
Registered: Feb 2012
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posted 10-11-2019 09:43 AM
I met him once at a signing event where he signed my copy of "Both Sides of the Moon." I said good morning to him in Russian and I got a smile and good morning in return. He was a very friendly and approachable man. The story of him bleeding off pressure in his space suit during his EVA is a testament to his bravery and courage. Rest in Peace. |
MCroft04
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From: Smithfield, Me, USA
Registered: Mar 2005
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posted 10-11-2019 09:45 AM
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RockyMnWay
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From: Westminster, CO, USA
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posted 10-11-2019 09:49 AM
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Cozmosis22
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From: Texas * Earth
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posted 10-11-2019 09:51 AM
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skyguard23
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From: Central Switzerland
Registered: Dec 2016
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posted 10-11-2019 09:52 AM
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jasonelam
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From: Monticello, KY USA
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posted 10-11-2019 09:53 AM
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alcyone
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From: Ontario, Canada
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posted 10-11-2019 09:55 AM
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Headshot
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From: Vancouver, WA, USA
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posted 10-11-2019 09:56 AM
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Kevin T. Randall
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From: Chesham, Bucks UK
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posted 10-11-2019 10:03 AM
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Daniel Lazecky
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From: Czech Republic-Europe
Registered: Oct 2007
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posted 10-11-2019 10:22 AM
Мои соболезнования великому герою. Его будут помнить как одного из пионеров, который открыл дорогу космоса для всех нас.My condolences to family, loved ones. Eternal monument to this special man. R.I.P. |
JohnPaul56
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From: Montclair, NJ, USA
Registered: Apr 2010
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posted 10-11-2019 10:31 AM
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