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Wubbo Ockels (Astronaut) - Age, Birthday, Bio, Facts, Family, Net Worth, Height & More

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Wubbo Ockels
Wubbo Johannes Ockels is a Dutch physicist and astronaut for the European Space Agency. In 1985, he took a flight on the Challenger space shuttle, STS-61-A, becoming the first Dutch citizen in space. Following his career as an astronaut, Ockels is Professor of Aviation Sustainability Technology and Engineering at Delft University of Technology.
NationalityDutch
BornMarch 28, 1946, Almelo, Netherlands
DiedMay 18, 2014, Amsterdam, Netherlands
Other occupationPhysicist
Time in space7d 00h 44m
Selection1978 ESA Group
MissionsSTS-61-A

About Wubbo Ockels

Astronaut Wubbo Ockels was born on March 28, 1946 in Almelo, Netherlands (He dies at the age of 68, on May 18, 2014).

Physicist and ESA astronaut who was the first Dutchman to travel to space. Later, he became a member of the Delft University of Technology's faculty.

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Wubbo Ockels before becoming famous

Wubbo Ockels was born in the Zodiac sign Aries (The Ram), and 1946 is also the year of Dog (狗) in the Chinese Zodiac.

He graduated from the University of Groningen with degrees in physics and mathematics.

Achievement of Wubbo Ockels

He worked as a Payload Specialist on STS-61-A, the first Space Shuttle Challenger mission to carry eight crew members.

Wubbo Ockels's Family, Spouse, Dating and Relationship

His marriage resulted in the birth of two children. He died at the age of 68 from renal cancer.

Wubbo Ockels Collabed with

On STS-61-A, he flew with Astronaut Bonnie Dunbar.

Wubbo Ockels Income & Net worth

Wubbo Ockels's income mainly comes from the work that created his reputation: an astronaut. Information about his net worth in 2024 is being updated as soon as possible by allfamous.org, you can contact to tell us Net Worth of the Wubbo Ockels.

Wubbo Ockels Height and Weight

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Latest information about Wubbo Ockels updated on March 15 2023.