Christer Fuglesang
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Summary
Christer Fuglesang was born on March 18, 1957[1], in Nacka[2]. He has worked as a physicist[3], astronaut[4], blogger[5], and children's writer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (892 views/month, #7,221 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: Sweden[8]
- Employer: Royal Institute of Technology[9]
- Educated at: Royal Institute of Technology[10], Stockholm University[11]
- Award received: H. M. The King's Medal[12], NASA Space Flight Medal[13], NASA Exceptional Service Medal[14], Honorary doctorate of Umeå University[15], Maximum Time Aloft[16], The KTH Great Prize[17], NASA Distinguished Service Medal[18], honorary doctorate[19]
- Member of: Royal Swedish Academy of Engineering Sciences[20], Royal Swedish Academy of War Sciences[21], International Astronomical Union[22]
- Sex or gender: male[23]
- Part of: NASA Astronaut Group 16[24]
- Commons category: Christer Fuglesang[25]
- Academic degree: docent[26]
- Family name: Fuglesang[27]
- Given name: Arne[28], Christer[29]
- Academic major: physics[30]
- Official website: https://www.kth.se/profile/cfug[31]
- Topic's main category: Category:Christer Fuglesang[32]
- Commons gallery: Christer Fuglesang[33]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Swedish[34]
- Name in native language: Arne Christer Fuglesang[35]
- Time in space: 38,498 minutes[36]
- Member of the crew of: STS-116[37], STS-128[38]
- P14528: 40776[39]
Why It Matters
Christer Fuglesang has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40] He is known by 34 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]
FAQs
Where was Christer Fuglesang born?
Christer Fuglesang was born in Nacka[2].
What did Christer Fuglesang do for work?
Christer Fuglesang worked as a physicist[3], astronaut[4], blogger[5], and children's writer[6].
Where did Christer Fuglesang go to school?
Christer Fuglesang was educated at Royal Institute of Technology[10] and Stockholm University[11].
What awards did Christer Fuglesang receive?
Honors received include H. M. The King's Medal[12], NASA Space Flight Medal[13], NASA Exceptional Service Medal[14], and Honorary doctorate of Umeå University[15].