Pedro Duque
Pedro Duque is a retired government astronaut from Spain, affiliated with European Space Agency.
During their career, Pedro Duque flew on 2 spaceflights, logging 18 days, 18 hours, 46 minutes, 23 seconds in space.
Pedro Francisco Duque Duque, OF, OMSE (Madrid, 14 March 1963) is a Spanish astronaut and aeronautics engineer, currently serving as Spain's Minister of Science, Innovation and Universities. He was the first Spanish astronaut.
Duque underwent training in both Russia and the United States. His first spaceflight was as a mission specialist aboard space shuttle mission STS-95, during which Duque supervised ESA experimental modules. In October 2003, Duque visited the International Space Station on board of a Soyuz TMA Ship for several days during a crew changeover. The scientific program of this visit was called by ESA/Spain Misión Cervantes.
Career Statistics
| Date of Birth | 03/14/1963 |
|---|---|
| Status | Retired |
| First Flight | 10/29/1998 |
| Last Flight | 10/18/2003 |
| In Space | No |
| Time in Space | 18 days, 18 hours, 46 minutes, 23 seconds |
| Landings | 2 |
Spaceflights by Pedro Duque
Explore the 2 spaceflights Pedro Duque participated in during their astronaut career, including mission details, launch vehicles, and destinations.