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First European Commander of the ISS

Posted by timothy on from the shift-of-power dept.

RobGoldsmith writes 'ESA astronaut Frank De Winne became the first European commander of the International Space Station this morning with the departure of Russian cosmonaut Gennady Padalka who had filled this role since April. De Winne is the first non-American and non-Russian to take on this role. Watch the videos and view images here.'

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  1. We rule the ISS and IOC now :-) by wimg · · Score: 4, Funny

    A Belgian is now commander of the ISS and president of the IOC... and next year probably chairman of the UN Security Council :-)

  2. Feeling Left Out by hedgemage · · Score: 4, Funny

    A major gripe in the Russian psyche is that they are 'left out' of Europe despite the fact that the majority of their population is in what is geographically defined as Europe. Way to go and snub them.