First Belgian Space Station Commander
Becomes the first Belgian and first ESA astronaut to command the station.
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2009 in Belgium
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Historical records for Belgium in 2009
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October
ISS Expedition Commander
Assumes command of the International Space Station during Expedition 21.
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