Vladimir Komarov: The cosmonaut who fell to Earth

On 24 April 1967, cosmonaut Vladimir Komarov became the first man to die in space. The Soviet Union mourned the loss of a hero when it heard the Soyuz 1 mission was a failure. Some say Komarov knew he was taking part in a doomed operation, but what really happened?

Video by Jono Namara

Commissioned by: Paul I. Harris

Follow BBC Reel on TwitterInstagram and Facebook

9 January 2023