Frank De Winne

Astronaut

Birthday April 25, 1961

Birth Sign Taurus

Birthplace Belgium

Age 63 years old

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About

The first European Space Agency astronaut to serve as commander of a space mission.

Before Fame

He was a test pilot for the Belgian Air Force.

Trivia

He commanded Expedition 21 to the International Space Station and went on to be Head of the European Astronaut Center of the ESA.

Family Life

He has three children from his first marriage.

Associated With

He served as commander of a space mission, as did astronaut Charles J. Precourt.