Alexander Misurkin

About

Russian cosmonaut on Expedition 35 to the International Space Station.

Before Fame

He earned the rank of Major in the Russian Air Force.

Trivia

His flight to the ISS on March 28, 2013 was the first to use the fast rendezvous approach, reaching the station in less than 6 hours.

Family Life

He married and had two children with his wife Olga.

Associated With

He served in his country's military, as did Neil Armstrong.