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.
