Alexey Leonov Quotes

Russia, Astronaut
May 30, 1934 – October, 11, 2019.

Alexey Arkhipovich Leonov is a retired Soviet/Russian cosmonaut, Air Force Major general, writer and artist. On 18 March 1965, he became the first human to conduct extravehicular activity (EVA), exiting the capsule during the Voskhod 2 mission for a 12-minute spacewalk.

Also known as Writer, Artist

I could see Armstrong bouncing on the moon.

Alexey Leonov
- Moon
- See
- Bouncing
I think that these were the best competitions, higher than Olympics.

Alexey Leonov

I believe I never knew what the word round meant until I saw Earth from space.

Alexey Leonov
- Earth
- Space
- Word
What struck me most was the silence. It was a great silence, unlike any I have encountered on Earth, so vast and deep that I began to hear my own body: my heart beating, my blood vessels pulsing, even the rustle of my muscles moving over each other seemed audible. There were more stars in the sky than I had expected. The sky was deep black, yet at the same time bright with sunlight.

Alexey Leonov
- Heart
- Silence
- Stars
The Earth was small, light blue, and so touchingly alone, our home that must be defended like a holy relic. The Earth was absolutely round. I believe I never knew what the word round meant until I saw Earth from space.

Alexey Leonov
- Home
- Earth
- Holy