Ulf Merbold
German physicist and astronaut
Born
June 20th, 1941
84 years ago
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
Germany
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A physicist and astronaut, contributed to multiple space missions. Participated in STS-9 in 1983, marking the first flight of the Space Shuttle Columbia with a European payload specialist. Conducted experiments in material science and fluid dynamics in microgravity environments. Worked for various space agencies, including ESA and NASA, advancing human knowledge of space science.
First German citizen in space
Participated in STS-9 aboard Space Shuttle Columbia
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