11 October 2009First Belgian Space Station CommanderFrank De Winne
Becomes the first Belgian and first ESA astronaut to command the station.
Historical records for Belgium in 2009, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Becomes the first Belgian and first ESA astronaut to command the station.
Assumes command of the International Space Station during Expedition 21.
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