First Belgian Space Station Commander
Becomes the first Belgian and first ESA astronaut to command the station.
Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03
Frank De Winne Biography and Timeline
Follow Frank De Winne through 2 dated historical records for Belgium.
Frank De Winne, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
2Distinct records
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2009–2009Years on this page
2009
ISS Expedition Commander
Assumes command of the International Space Station during Expedition 21.
Records, sources and methodology
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