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Mark Shuttleworth

Mark Shuttleworth (1973) has flown to space twice, spending 9.9 days off Earth in total. Nationality: South Africa. First flight: Soyuz TM-33, 2001.

South Africa2 spaceflights9.9 days in space

Spaceflights

Oct 21, 2001
Soyuz TM-33Soyuz-U-PVB · Baikonur
Apr 25, 2002
Soyuz TM-34Soyuz-U-PVB · Baikonur

Career

Nationality
South Africa
Born
1973
Occupation
entrepreneur, astronaut, engineer, inventor
Employer
Canonical Ltd., Thawte Consulting

In space

Spaceflights
2
Time in space
9.89 days
First flight
October 21, 2001
Latest flight
Soyuz TM-34
Education
Western Province Preparatory School; Rondebosch Boys' High School; Diocesan College; University of Cape Town
Awards (Wikidata)
1: honorary doctorate

Source: Wikidata Q227030 (CC0): spaceflights, time in space, citizenship, employer, astronaut group, service, education and awards. Only public professional facts are shown.