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Dirk Frimout

Dirk Frimout

Dirk Frimout is a government astronaut from Belgium, affiliated with ESA.

During their career, Dirk Frimout flew on 1 spaceflight, logging 8 days, 22 hours, 9 minutes, 21 seconds in space.

Dirk Dries David Damiaan, Viscount Frimout (born 21 March 1941 in Poperinge, Belgium) is an astrophysicist for the European Space Agency. He flew aboard NASA Space Shuttle mision STS-45 as a payload specialist, making him the first Belgian in space.

Career Statistics

Key facts and career statistics for Dirk Frimout
Date of Birth03/21/1941
StatusRetired
First Flight03/24/1992
Last Flight03/24/1992
In SpaceNo
Time in Space8 days, 22 hours, 9 minutes, 21 seconds
Landings1

Spaceflights by Dirk Frimout

Explore the 1 spaceflight Dirk Frimout participated in during their astronaut career, including mission details, launch vehicles, and destinations.

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