Bulgaria bids farewell to cosmonaut Alexandar Alexandrov: Honoring his memory

12.07.2026 | Bulgaria

The aviation community and state leadership have expressed their condolences on the passing of the second Bulgarian cosmonaut, Major General Alexandar Alexandrov. The memorial service will be held on Monday.

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Final tribute to the legend of Bulgarian cosmonautics

The Association of Bulgarian Airlines and the Union of Veterans of Bulgarian Civil Aviation expressed their deepest condolences on the passing of the second Bulgarian cosmonaut, Major General Aleksandar Aleksandrov.

Bulgaria has lost a man who contributed to defining it as a space nation. We bow to his memory, the organizations stated.

Prime Minister Rumen Radev also honored the cosmonaut's memory through an official statement, emphasizing the significance of his 1988 flight. According to the Prime Minister, this was not just a personal achievement, but a historical moment that affirmed Bulgaria's authority among nations contributing to space research.

Details regarding the funeral service

The organization of the funeral ceremony is being handled by the Ministry of Defense.