cosmonaut
noun
cos·mo·naut
ˈkäz-mə-ˌnȯt 
-ˌnät
: an astronaut of the Soviet or Russian space program
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The program’s end forced the space agency to turn to Russia, which — as tensions eased in the post-Cold War era — was a primary US partner on the space station and had a reliable vehicle called Soyuz to ferry its cosmonauts to the orbiting outpost.
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Jackie Wattles, CNN, 13 Apr. 2024
In a traditional welcome-aboard ceremony, station commander Andreas Mogensen (with microphone) jokes with the newly-arrived Crew 8 fliers (front row in blue flight suits, left to right): Jeanette Epps, cosmonaut Alexander Grebenkin, Mike Barratt and Crew Dragon commander Matthew Dominick.
—William Harwood, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2024
Sent on a space walk to assess damage, Jo dislodges what appears to be the desiccated body of a woman in the suit of Russian cosmonaut, circa late 1960s, which shoots from her grasp.
—Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2024
That included European royals, Hollywood stars and a Soviet cosmonaut.
—Sabina Niksic, USA TODAY, 10 Feb. 2024
Left behind aboard the space station were their replacements, Crew 8 commander Matthew Dominick, co-pilot Michael Barratt, Jeanette Epps and cosmonaut Alexander Grebenkin along with Soyuz crewmates Oleg Kononenko, Nikolai Chub and NASA astronaut Loral O'Hara.
—William Harwood, CBS News, 12 Mar. 2024
The presence of a Russian cosmonaut on the flight is another reminder of the binding partnership between Russia and the United States in space that has continued despite growing tensions between the countries over the war in Ukraine.
—Christian Davenport, Washington Post, 2 Mar. 2024
Since nothing changed, Russian cosmonauts entered and emptied most of Progress’ cargo for about five days before closing the hatch again.
—Will Sullivan, Smithsonian Magazine, 1 Mar. 2024
As the cosmonauts sing along, filled with nostalgia and emotion, they are gently ribbed by their American counterparts, a trio of astronauts, but the mood is jovial.
—Katie Walsh, Los Angeles Times, 19 Jan. 2024
Jackie Wattles, CNN, 13 Apr. 2024
In a traditional welcome-aboard ceremony, station commander Andreas Mogensen (with microphone) jokes with the newly-arrived Crew 8 fliers (front row in blue flight suits, left to right): Jeanette Epps, cosmonaut Alexander Grebenkin, Mike Barratt and Crew Dragon commander Matthew Dominick.
—William Harwood, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2024
Sent on a space walk to assess damage, Jo dislodges what appears to be the desiccated body of a woman in the suit of Russian cosmonaut, circa late 1960s, which shoots from her grasp.
—Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2024
That included European royals, Hollywood stars and a Soviet cosmonaut.
—Sabina Niksic, USA TODAY, 10 Feb. 2024
Left behind aboard the space station were their replacements, Crew 8 commander Matthew Dominick, co-pilot Michael Barratt, Jeanette Epps and cosmonaut Alexander Grebenkin along with Soyuz crewmates Oleg Kononenko, Nikolai Chub and NASA astronaut Loral O'Hara.
—William Harwood, CBS News, 12 Mar. 2024
The presence of a Russian cosmonaut on the flight is another reminder of the binding partnership between Russia and the United States in space that has continued despite growing tensions between the countries over the war in Ukraine.
—Christian Davenport, Washington Post, 2 Mar. 2024
Since nothing changed, Russian cosmonauts entered and emptied most of Progress’ cargo for about five days before closing the hatch again.
—Will Sullivan, Smithsonian Magazine, 1 Mar. 2024
As the cosmonauts sing along, filled with nostalgia and emotion, they are gently ribbed by their American counterparts, a trio of astronauts, but the mood is jovial.
—Katie Walsh, Los Angeles Times, 19 Jan. 2024
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cosmonaut
noun
cos·mo·naut
ˈkäz-mə-ˌnȯt
-ˌnät
: a Soviet or Russian astronaut
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