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cosmonaut

Coverage of cosmonaut in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jun 30 · 12:12 UTCMost recent: Jul 8 · 19:15 UTC
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Sergei Zalyotinperson1Mirorganization1Russiaplace1Cognactopic1vodkatopic1Abdul Ahad Momandperson1Afghanistanplace1Germanyplace1
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  • SCIENCEJul 8 · 19:15 UTCCROSSCUT SEATTLE
    “Vodka did not go down well in space.”

    Rookie cosmonaut Sergei Zalyotin assessed the future viability of Russia’s aging space station Mir by spending two months aboard conducting critical repairs. The crew occasionally consumed cognac after a long week of work, though the title references vodka not being suitable in space.

  • SCIENCEJun 30 · 12:12 UTCSEATTLE TIMES
    Abdul Ahad Momand, first Afghan in space, dies at 67 in Germany

    Abdul Ahad Momand, Afghanistan’s first citizen in space, has died at age 67 in Germany.