Thomas Pesquet

Thomas Pesquet (born 1978) is a French astronaut, engineer and aircraft pilot.

Also recorded as Thomas Gautier Pesquet.

Thomas Pesquet in brief

Born
1978
Known for
astronaut, engineer, aircraft pilot, amateur radio operator and photographer
Place of birth
Rouen
Contents

Overview

Born at Rouen in 1978.

In detail

Thomas Pesquet studied at Lycée Pierre-Corneille, Institut Supérieur de l'Aéronautique et de l'Espace and Polytechnic School of Montreal. the recorded working language is French, Russian and English.

Employment is recorded with GMV Innovating Solutions, CNES and Air France. Positions recorded include ISS Expedition commander. Membership is recorded of European Astronaut Corps and Expedition 66.

Distinctions recorded are Knight of the Legion of Honour, Aeronautical Medal, NASA Distinguished Public Service Medal and NASA Space Flight Medal.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Thomas Pesquet”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q512266: Thomas Pesquet

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