Aleksandr Samokutyaev

Aleksandr Samokutyaev, 56, died on June 17, 2026. Aleksandr Samokutyaev was known publicly as a Russian politician and cosmonaut and MP (since 2020). Aleksandr Mikhailovich Samokutyaev (Russian: Александр Михайлович Самокутяев; 13 March 1970 – 17 June 2026) was a Russian politician and former cosmonaut. Samokutyaev served as a Flight Engineer for the International Space Station (ISS) long duration Expedition 27/28 missions. He also served as the Soyuz TMA-21 commander. He most recently served on the Soyuz TMA-14M Expedition 41/42 crew aboard the ISS. He was hired as a cosmonaut in the summer of 2003. Public biographical listings identify Samokutyaev as a Russian politician and cosmonaut. Samokutyaev was also associated with MP (since 2020). This public record remains centered on Samokutyaev's work as a Russian politician and cosmonaut and MP (since 2020) and the documented milestones of that career.