Balgarianovinite.com Alexander Alexandrov, Bulgaria’s second cosmonaut, died at the age of 74, Prime Minister Rumen Radev wrote on Facebook on Friday.
Alexandrov lifted off aboard the Soviet spacecraft Soyuz TM-5 on June 7, 1988. He spent nine days and 20 hours in space, including seven days aboard the Mir Space Station.
Bulgaria has had only one other cosmonaut, Georgi Ivanov, who was on the Soyuz 33 space mission in April 1979.
The Prime Minister wrote: “We have lost Major General Alexander Alexandrov, a Bulgarian cosmonaut, an outstanding military pilot and a worthy son of Bulgaria. Maj. Gen. Alexandrov belonged to that generation of Bulgarian officers for whom duty to the homeland, professional excellence, and the pursuit of knowledge and self-improvement were the highest values.”
Radev, himself a retired major general who served as the commander of the Bulgarian Air Force from 2014 to 2016, said that Alexandrov’s journey into space in 1988 “was not only an exceptional milestone in his professional career but also a historic moment for Bulgaria, strengthening the country’s standing among nations that have contributed to space exploration.”
“As a pilot and officer, he left behind an example of discipline, courage and dedication. His legacy forms part of the proud history of Bulgarian aviation and the tradition of those who devoted their lives to conquering the skies and expanding the horizons of human achievement,” the Prime Minister added.
He extended his deepest condolences to Alexandrov’s family and loved ones. “May his example continue to inspire all those who follow the path of knowledge, honour and service to the homeland,” Radev said. Second Bulgarian Cosmonaut Alexander Alexandrov Dies at 74 2026 THE NEWS FROM BULGARIA – NEWS AGENCY 2009-2025 2026-07-10 18:35:00 Latest news World news Country news Most important news latest news most important latest of the day Justice Petar Nizamov Feathers Petar Nizamov- Feathers Justice bg iustitia.bg iustitia iusticia usticia investigation Burgas Bulgaria news news of the last hour news of the day news of today Bulgaria news The news from Bulgaria blitz news top news most important most commented latest news Boyko Borisov news weather coronavirus news news weather facebook youtube facebook instagram news today news of the last minutes news today today news news bg news leading news hot news bg news site for news all news news bg news of the last hour latest latest news bg news of today news today news today news of the last hour latest news today news bg news news 24 hours news vesti bg novini news world bird bg bivol bg bivol trud bg novini latest news today novinite bg news hello bulgaria political party coat of arms delyan peevski scandalous Bulgarian National Television Free Europe Television scandal exclusive live tv live right now tv tv online tv program bg live now tv news online tv online live court Burgas court Burgas district court Burgas court Burgas district court Burgas district court Burgas appellate court Burgas prosecutor Burgas prosecutor’s office Burgas district prosecutor’s office Burgas district prosecutor’s office Burgas district prosecutor’s office Burgas district prosecutor’s office Burgas district prosecutor’s office Burgas district prosecutor’s office Prosecutor General Ivan Geshev Prosecutor Geshev Tsatsarov Ministry of Internal Affairs Burgas ODMR Burgas ODPR Burgas police Burgas district police Burgas prosecutor Tsatsarov SGS cases Varna court chairman of the SGS court decisions on civil cases decisions on cases Plovdiv court decision of the court decisions cases Varna court criminal cases district district court decisions work in the court SGS chairman of the SGS judges Sofia court post judges Plovdiv court Plovdiv judges Plovdiv Supreme Court Inspectorate Supreme Court Supreme Judicial Council lawyer lawyer criminal cases lawyer civil cases lawyer marriage cases lawyer administrative criminal law criminal process civil law civil process administrative law constitutional law