Portrait of Alexei Leonov

Alexei Leonov books in order

Soviet pilot and cosmonaut, first human to conduct a spacewalk

Lived
1934–2019
Country
Russia
Books
1

Alexei Leonov published 1 book, beginning with The Sun's Wind (1977).

Updated September 2026

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  1. The Sun's Wind (1977)

    54 pages

About Alexei Leonov

Alexei Arkhipovich Leonov was a Soviet and Russian cosmonaut and aviator, Air Force major general, writer, and artist. On 18 March 1965, he became the first person to conduct a spacewalk, exiting the capsule during the Voskhod 2 mission for 12 minutes and 9 seconds. He was also selected to be the first Soviet person to land on the Moon although the project was eventually cancelled.

Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.

Alexei Leonov FAQ

How many books has Alexei Leonov written?
Alexei Leonov published 1 book that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Alexei Leonov's books in?
Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Sun's Wind.
What is Alexei Leonov's last book?
The Sun's Wind (1977).
What is Alexei Leonov's most famous book?
The Sun's Wind (1977) is Alexei Leonov's most widely read book.

Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.