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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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The Sun's Wind
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The Sun's Wind (1977)
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.