Andre Kuipers

Astronaut

Birthday October 5, 1958

Birth Sign Libra

Birthplace Netherlands

Age 66 years old

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About

The first Dutch astronaut to make two trips into space. His first mission was Soyuz TMA-4.

Before Fame

He became a member of the European Astronaut Corps in 1998.

Trivia

He returned from 194 days in space on July 1, 2012.

Family Life

He married Helen Kuipers and the couple had four children together: Robin, Megan, Sterre, and Stijn.

Associated With

He, like Alvin Drew, made more than one trip into space.