Have any astronauts or cosmonauts died in space?
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When I lived on the Space Coast I overheard gossip that one or more cosmonauts died in space.
Is there any truth to this?
I’m not asking about deaths from those disasters like Challenger, Columbia, or Apollo 1. I'm asking about death out in actual space.
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When I lived on the Space Coast I overheard gossip that one or more cosmonauts died in space.
Is there any truth to this?
I’m not asking about deaths from those disasters like Challenger, Columbia, or Apollo 1. I'm asking about death out in actual space.
spaceflight
asked Feb 20 at 6:34
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It is not clear what area you asking. Death from natural causes like for example heart attack ? As far as I know, no such deaths are being recorded, because cosmonauts/astronauts are thoroughly screened for their health.
– rs.29
Feb 20 at 7:18
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It's pretty clear what he's asking. At least to me.
– Italian Philosopher
Feb 20 at 7:40
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@edc65 The boundary of space, called the Karman line, is generally drawn at 100 km, although the USAF draws it at 50 mi (80 km). Columbia was destroyed on re-entry at about 60 km altitude, while Challenger was destroyed on ascent at 15 km and even the forward momentum of the cabin did not carry it higher than 20 km. Neither were in space by either definition.
– Iwillnotexist Idonotexist
Feb 20 at 22:52
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@rs.29 I don't see why you think there would be a distinction. Has there been ANY death (natural or otherwise) beyond the border of space? Can't get any clearer than that.
– user32121
Feb 21 at 4:29
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@rs.29 it said space, which is a defined thing that doesn't need to be repeated. Actual space is anything above 100km from sea level. We live in an atmosphere, as opposed to space. This doesn't need to be repeated in the question since it is known and clear. It only mentioned disasters in the clear context of the Challenger, Columbia and Apollo 1 disasters. What is unclear?
– user32121
Feb 21 at 7:36
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When I lived on the Space Coast I overheard gossip that one or more cosmonauts died in space.
Is there any truth to this?
I’m not asking about deaths from those disasters like Challenger, Columbia, or Apollo 1. I'm asking about death out in actual space.
spaceflight
asked Feb 20 at 6:34
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When I lived on the Space Coast I overheard gossip that one or more cosmonauts died in space.
Is there any truth to this?
I’m not asking about deaths from those disasters like Challenger, Columbia, or Apollo 1. I'm asking about death out in actual space.
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It is not clear what area you asking. Death from natural causes like for example heart attack ? As far as I know, no such deaths are being recorded, because cosmonauts/astronauts are thoroughly screened for their health.
– rs.29
Feb 20 at 7:18
58
It's pretty clear what he's asking. At least to me.
– Italian Philosopher
Feb 20 at 7:40
12
@edc65 The boundary of space, called the Karman line, is generally drawn at 100 km, although the USAF draws it at 50 mi (80 km). Columbia was destroyed on re-entry at about 60 km altitude, while Challenger was destroyed on ascent at 15 km and even the forward momentum of the cabin did not carry it higher than 20 km. Neither were in space by either definition.
– Iwillnotexist Idonotexist
Feb 20 at 22:52
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@rs.29 I don't see why you think there would be a distinction. Has there been ANY death (natural or otherwise) beyond the border of space? Can't get any clearer than that.
– user32121
Feb 21 at 4:29
7
@rs.29 it said space, which is a defined thing that doesn't need to be repeated. Actual space is anything above 100km from sea level. We live in an atmosphere, as opposed to space. This doesn't need to be repeated in the question since it is known and clear. It only mentioned disasters in the clear context of the Challenger, Columbia and Apollo 1 disasters. What is unclear?
– user32121
Feb 21 at 7:36
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It is not clear what area you asking. Death from natural causes like for example heart attack ? As far as I know, no such deaths are being recorded, because cosmonauts/astronauts are thoroughly screened for their health.
– rs.29
Feb 20 at 7:18
58
It's pretty clear what he's asking. At least to me.
– Italian Philosopher
Feb 20 at 7:40
12
@edc65 The boundary of space, called the Karman line, is generally drawn at 100 km, although the USAF draws it at 50 mi (80 km). Columbia was destroyed on re-entry at about 60 km altitude, while Challenger was destroyed on ascent at 15 km and even the forward momentum of the cabin did not carry it higher than 20 km. Neither were in space by either definition.
– Iwillnotexist Idonotexist
Feb 20 at 22:52
6
@rs.29 I don't see why you think there would be a distinction. Has there been ANY death (natural or otherwise) beyond the border of space? Can't get any clearer than that.
– user32121
Feb 21 at 4:29
7
@rs.29 it said space, which is a defined thing that doesn't need to be repeated. Actual space is anything above 100km from sea level. We live in an atmosphere, as opposed to space. This doesn't need to be repeated in the question since it is known and clear. It only mentioned disasters in the clear context of the Challenger, Columbia and Apollo 1 disasters. What is unclear?
– user32121
Feb 21 at 7:36
2
2
It is not clear what area you asking. Death from natural causes like for example heart attack ? As far as I know, no such deaths are being recorded, because cosmonauts/astronauts are thoroughly screened for their health.
– rs.29
Feb 20 at 7:18
It is not clear what area you asking. Death from natural causes like for example heart attack ? As far as I know, no such deaths are being recorded, because cosmonauts/astronauts are thoroughly screened for their health.
– rs.29
Feb 20 at 7:18
58
58
It's pretty clear what he's asking. At least to me.
– Italian Philosopher
Feb 20 at 7:40
It's pretty clear what he's asking. At least to me.
– Italian Philosopher
Feb 20 at 7:40
12
12
@edc65 The boundary of space, called the Karman line, is generally drawn at 100 km, although the USAF draws it at 50 mi (80 km). Columbia was destroyed on re-entry at about 60 km altitude, while Challenger was destroyed on ascent at 15 km and even the forward momentum of the cabin did not carry it higher than 20 km. Neither were in space by either definition.
– Iwillnotexist Idonotexist
Feb 20 at 22:52
@edc65 The boundary of space, called the Karman line, is generally drawn at 100 km, although the USAF draws it at 50 mi (80 km). Columbia was destroyed on re-entry at about 60 km altitude, while Challenger was destroyed on ascent at 15 km and even the forward momentum of the cabin did not carry it higher than 20 km. Neither were in space by either definition.
– Iwillnotexist Idonotexist
Feb 20 at 22:52
6
6
@rs.29 I don't see why you think there would be a distinction. Has there been ANY death (natural or otherwise) beyond the border of space? Can't get any clearer than that.
– user32121
Feb 21 at 4:29
@rs.29 I don't see why you think there would be a distinction. Has there been ANY death (natural or otherwise) beyond the border of space? Can't get any clearer than that.
– user32121
Feb 21 at 4:29
7
7
@rs.29 it said space, which is a defined thing that doesn't need to be repeated. Actual space is anything above 100km from sea level. We live in an atmosphere, as opposed to space. This doesn't need to be repeated in the question since it is known and clear. It only mentioned disasters in the clear context of the Challenger, Columbia and Apollo 1 disasters. What is unclear?
– user32121
Feb 21 at 7:36
@rs.29 it said space, which is a defined thing that doesn't need to be repeated. Actual space is anything above 100km from sea level. We live in an atmosphere, as opposed to space. This doesn't need to be repeated in the question since it is known and clear. It only mentioned disasters in the clear context of the Challenger, Columbia and Apollo 1 disasters. What is unclear?
– user32121
Feb 21 at 7:36
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Yes, the three crew members of Soyuz 11: Georgy Dobrovolsky, Vladislav Volkov, and Viktor Patsayev.
On 29 June 1971, their spacecraft undocked from Salyut 1, the first space station, to return to Earth. In the process, however, a breathing ventilation valve between the Soyuz's orbital and descent modules was accidentally loosened. This caused a fatal decompression at ~168km above earth's surface, quickly killing the crew.
According to a NASA writeup of the incident, the cabin pressure fell to zero for nearly 12 minutes, before increasing due to the ship re-entering the Earth's atmosphere. All three cosmonauts would have passed away within the first few minutes.
They remain the only humans known to have died in outer space (conventionally defined to begin at 100km above sea level).
answered Feb 20 at 7:28
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The only astronauts who have ever died in space are the crew of Soyuz 11: Georgy Dobrovolsky, Vladislav Volkov, and Viktor Patsayev. This took place in 1971. Perhaps that you are thinking about the legend of the lost cosmonauts.
answered Feb 20 at 7:29
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Hmmm. I'll admit I had heard a variant of that legend myself (and bought it. Silly me)
– T.E.D.♦
Feb 20 at 14:39
(as far as we know!) ;-)
– Strawberry
Feb 22 at 10:59
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Yes, the three crew members of Soyuz 11: Georgy Dobrovolsky, Vladislav Volkov, and Viktor Patsayev.
On 29 June 1971, their spacecraft undocked from Salyut 1, the first space station, to return to Earth. In the process, however, a breathing ventilation valve between the Soyuz's orbital and descent modules was accidentally loosened. This caused a fatal decompression at ~168km above earth's surface, quickly killing the crew.
According to a NASA writeup of the incident, the cabin pressure fell to zero for nearly 12 minutes, before increasing due to the ship re-entering the Earth's atmosphere. All three cosmonauts would have passed away within the first few minutes.
They remain the only humans known to have died in outer space (conventionally defined to begin at 100km above sea level).
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Yes, the three crew members of Soyuz 11: Georgy Dobrovolsky, Vladislav Volkov, and Viktor Patsayev.
On 29 June 1971, their spacecraft undocked from Salyut 1, the first space station, to return to Earth. In the process, however, a breathing ventilation valve between the Soyuz's orbital and descent modules was accidentally loosened. This caused a fatal decompression at ~168km above earth's surface, quickly killing the crew.
According to a NASA writeup of the incident, the cabin pressure fell to zero for nearly 12 minutes, before increasing due to the ship re-entering the Earth's atmosphere. All three cosmonauts would have passed away within the first few minutes.
They remain the only humans known to have died in outer space (conventionally defined to begin at 100km above sea level).
answered Feb 20 at 7:28
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Comments are not for extended discussion; this conversation has been moved to chat.
– T.E.D.♦
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Yes, the three crew members of Soyuz 11: Georgy Dobrovolsky, Vladislav Volkov, and Viktor Patsayev.
On 29 June 1971, their spacecraft undocked from Salyut 1, the first space station, to return to Earth. In the process, however, a breathing ventilation valve between the Soyuz's orbital and descent modules was accidentally loosened. This caused a fatal decompression at ~168km above earth's surface, quickly killing the crew.
According to a NASA writeup of the incident, the cabin pressure fell to zero for nearly 12 minutes, before increasing due to the ship re-entering the Earth's atmosphere. All three cosmonauts would have passed away within the first few minutes.
They remain the only humans known to have died in outer space (conventionally defined to begin at 100km above sea level).
answered Feb 20 at 7:28
Semaphore♦Semaphore
77.3k14290333
Yes, the three crew members of Soyuz 11: Georgy Dobrovolsky, Vladislav Volkov, and Viktor Patsayev.
On 29 June 1971, their spacecraft undocked from Salyut 1, the first space station, to return to Earth. In the process, however, a breathing ventilation valve between the Soyuz's orbital and descent modules was accidentally loosened. This caused a fatal decompression at ~168km above earth's surface, quickly killing the crew.
According to a NASA writeup of the incident, the cabin pressure fell to zero for nearly 12 minutes, before increasing due to the ship re-entering the Earth's atmosphere. All three cosmonauts would have passed away within the first few minutes.
They remain the only humans known to have died in outer space (conventionally defined to begin at 100km above sea level).
answered Feb 20 at 7:28
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The only astronauts who have ever died in space are the crew of Soyuz 11: Georgy Dobrovolsky, Vladislav Volkov, and Viktor Patsayev. This took place in 1971. Perhaps that you are thinking about the legend of the lost cosmonauts.
answered Feb 20 at 7:29
José Carlos SantosJosé Carlos Santos
1,1651327
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Hmmm. I'll admit I had heard a variant of that legend myself (and bought it. Silly me)
– T.E.D.♦
Feb 20 at 14:39
(as far as we know!) ;-)
– Strawberry
Feb 22 at 10:59
add a comment |
The only astronauts who have ever died in space are the crew of Soyuz 11: Georgy Dobrovolsky, Vladislav Volkov, and Viktor Patsayev. This took place in 1971. Perhaps that you are thinking about the legend of the lost cosmonauts.
answered Feb 20 at 7:29
José Carlos SantosJosé Carlos Santos
1,1651327
4
Hmmm. I'll admit I had heard a variant of that legend myself (and bought it. Silly me)
– T.E.D.♦
Feb 20 at 14:39
(as far as we know!) ;-)
– Strawberry
Feb 22 at 10:59
add a comment |
The only astronauts who have ever died in space are the crew of Soyuz 11: Georgy Dobrovolsky, Vladislav Volkov, and Viktor Patsayev. This took place in 1971. Perhaps that you are thinking about the legend of the lost cosmonauts.
answered Feb 20 at 7:29
José Carlos SantosJosé Carlos Santos
1,1651327
The only astronauts who have ever died in space are the crew of Soyuz 11: Georgy Dobrovolsky, Vladislav Volkov, and Viktor Patsayev. This took place in 1971. Perhaps that you are thinking about the legend of the lost cosmonauts.
answered Feb 20 at 7:29
José Carlos SantosJosé Carlos Santos
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edited Feb 20 at 7:42
answered Feb 20 at 7:29
José Carlos SantosJosé Carlos Santos
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answered Feb 20 at 7:29
José Carlos SantosJosé Carlos Santos
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answered Feb 20 at 7:29
José Carlos SantosJosé Carlos Santos
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Hmmm. I'll admit I had heard a variant of that legend myself (and bought it. Silly me)
– T.E.D.♦
Feb 20 at 14:39
(as far as we know!) ;-)
– Strawberry
Feb 22 at 10:59
add a comment |
4
Hmmm. I'll admit I had heard a variant of that legend myself (and bought it. Silly me)
– T.E.D.♦
Feb 20 at 14:39
(as far as we know!) ;-)
– Strawberry
Feb 22 at 10:59
4
4
Hmmm. I'll admit I had heard a variant of that legend myself (and bought it. Silly me)
– T.E.D.♦
Feb 20 at 14:39
Hmmm. I'll admit I had heard a variant of that legend myself (and bought it. Silly me)
– T.E.D.♦
Feb 20 at 14:39
(as far as we know!) ;-)
– Strawberry
Feb 22 at 10:59
(as far as we know!) ;-)
– Strawberry
Feb 22 at 10:59
add a comment |
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It is not clear what area you asking. Death from natural causes like for example heart attack ? As far as I know, no such deaths are being recorded, because cosmonauts/astronauts are thoroughly screened for their health.
– rs.29
Feb 20 at 7:18
58
It's pretty clear what he's asking. At least to me.
– Italian Philosopher
Feb 20 at 7:40
12
@edc65 The boundary of space, called the Karman line, is generally drawn at 100 km, although the USAF draws it at 50 mi (80 km). Columbia was destroyed on re-entry at about 60 km altitude, while Challenger was destroyed on ascent at 15 km and even the forward momentum of the cabin did not carry it higher than 20 km. Neither were in space by either definition.
– Iwillnotexist Idonotexist
Feb 20 at 22:52
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@rs.29 I don't see why you think there would be a distinction. Has there been ANY death (natural or otherwise) beyond the border of space? Can't get any clearer than that.
– user32121
Feb 21 at 4:29
7
@rs.29 it said space, which is a defined thing that doesn't need to be repeated. Actual space is anything above 100km from sea level. We live in an atmosphere, as opposed to space. This doesn't need to be repeated in the question since it is known and clear. It only mentioned disasters in the clear context of the Challenger, Columbia and Apollo 1 disasters. What is unclear?
– user32121
Feb 21 at 7:36