Colonel Vladimir Komarov
A parachute failure caused his Soyuz capsule to crash into the ground after re-entry on 24 April 1967, making him the first human to die in a space flight.
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Vladimir Komarov.
Colonel Vladimir Komarov
Space career
Cosmonaut
Rank Polkovnik (equiv. Colonel), Soviet Air Force
Time in space 2d 03h 04m
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Ten Little Soldier Boys went out to Dine, one choked his little self and then there were nine.
Nine Little Soldier Boys stayed up very late; One overslept himself and then there were eight.
Eight Little Soldier Boys travelling in Devon; One said he'd stay there and then there were seven.
Seven Little Soldier Boys chopping up sticks; One chopped himself in halves and then there were six.
Six Little Soldier Boys playing with a hive; A bumblebee stung one and then there were five.
Five