Murió a los 56 años el cosmonauta Aleksandr Samokutyaev, ex residente de larga duración de la Estación Espacial Internacional que estuvo 331 días en órbita

Aleksandr Samokutyaev, a notable Russian cosmonaut and engineer, has passed away at 56, marking the loss of a veteran space traveler who spent a remarkable 331 days in orbit. Samokutyaev made two significant trips to space, totaling nearly six months, and was one of only 290 people to have visited the International Space Station in its 26-year history. His extensive time aboard the ISS contributes to our understanding of long-term human presence in space, which is crucial as we aim for future deep-space missions and colonization. His legacy underscores the profound impact of human space exploration on scientific and technological advancements.