History

How many astronauts have died in space?

3 astronauts

Background

So far three astronauts have really died in space. It was the Soviet crew of Soyuz 11 in June 1971. A valve opened during re-entry and the air escaped from the capsule. All other disasters happened inside the atmosphere, not in space itself.

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