The second Bulgarian cosmonaut Alexander Alexandrov has passed away
Bulgaria has lost one of its most significant heroes in the fields of science and aviation. Major General Alexander Alexandrov, the second Bulgarian cosmonaut, has passed away at the age of 72. The news sparked a wave of tributes across the country and served as a reminder of the great achievements of the Bulgarian space program.
Alexander Alexandrov was born on December 1, 1951, in the town of Omurtag. From an early age, he showed a great interest in flying. He graduated from the Higher Air Force School and began his career as a military pilot before being selected for special cosmonaut training.
The most significant moment of his professional journey was his flight into space in June 1988. He flew aboard the Soyuz TM-5 spacecraft alongside Russian colleagues. During his mission on the Mir orbital station, Alexandrov successfully performed over 50 scientific experiments, many of which were developed by Bulgarian scientists.
Alexandrov remains in history as a symbol of the Bulgarian spirit and the pursuit of knowledge. His contribution to the development of space research is recognized not only in Bulgaria but also abroad. He was a man who believed in the power of science and inspired young people to take an interest in exploring the universe.
With his passing, our country loses a truly worthy Bulgarian. His legacy will live on through the history of Bulgarian aviation and the memory of his courage. We pay tribute to the memory of Major General Alexander Alexandrov.