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Claude Nicollier

Claude Nicollier

The first astronaut from Switzerland.

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CEO of
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Swiss Space Systems
Birthdate
September 2, 1944
Birthplace
Vevey
Vevey
Nationality
Educated at
University of Lausanne
University of Lausanne
University of Geneva
University of Geneva
Awards Received
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Albert Einstein Medal
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Swiss Astronomy Award
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Doctor Honoris Causa
NASA Space Flight Medal
NASA Space Flight Medal
NASA Distinguished Service Medal
NASA Distinguished Service Medal
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Aircraft pilot
Physicist
Physicist
Astronaut
Astronaut
Scientist
Scientist

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Citizenship
Switzerland
Switzerland
Member of Board of Directors of
The Swatch Group
The Swatch Group
Wikidata ID
Q116962
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Claude Nicollier, born on September 2, 1944 in Vevey, is a Swiss astronaut, aircraft pilot, and physicist. He holds citizenship in Switzerland. Nicollier was educated at the University of Geneva and the University of Lausanne.

Nicollier served as a member of the board of directors for The Swatch Group and as the CEO of Swiss Space Systems. Throughout his career, he has received several prestigious awards, including the NASA Space Flight Medal, NASA Distinguished Service Medal, Doctor Honoris Causa, Swiss Astronomy Award, and the Albert Einstein Medal.

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