Christer Fuglesang
Swedish astronaut · Sweden · On the map · Scientists · Born 1957 · age 69
Arne Christer Fuglesang is a Swedish physicist and an ESA astronaut. He was first launched aboard the STS-116 Space Shuttle mission on 10 December 2006, making him the first Swedish citizen in space.
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2010NASA Exceptional Service MedalAward2007H. M. The King's MedalAwardHonorary DoctorateAwardNASA Space Flight MedalAwardThe KTH Great PrizeAward1999Honorary doctorate of Umeå UniversityAward1957Born18 March 1957
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Christer Fuglesang participating in EVA on STS-116
Fuglesang at work, floating through a hatch on Space Shuttle Discovery during flight on day two of Mission STS-116.
Fuglesang greeting Sweden, Norway and Europe from the launch pad.
Christer Fuglesang at the Royal Institute of Technology Alumni of the Year award ceremony in Stockholm 2012Awards
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Country
Sweden
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Living
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Born 1957 · age 69
