No, astronauts do not carry cyanide capsules or any dedicated suicide pills as standard equipment. iflscience.comNASA has never issued suicide pills (sometimes called “L-pills” or cyanide capsules) to its astronauts, including during the Apollo lunar missions or on current ISS and Artemis programs. Multiple sources, including direct statements from astronauts, confirm that no such pills have ever been part of U.S. spaceflight medical kits. iflscience.comIn short, modern astronauts (NASA, ESA, Roscosmos, etc.) rely on engineering, training, and international rescue plans rather than personal suicide options.

Source: The Guardian April 02, 2026 15:47 UTC