OasISS
OasISS was ESA astronaut Frank De Winne's six-month mission aboard the International Space Station. De Winne launched and returned on Soyuz TMA-15, served as an Expedition 20 flight engineer, and became the first European commander of the ISS during Expedition 21. The mission advanced European research, technology, education, Columbus operations, and international six-person-crew experience.
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- OasISS MissionFrank De Winne OasISS MissionESA OasISS
- Name
- OasISS
- Status
- completed
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- Description
- OasISS was ESA astronaut Frank De Winne's six-month mission aboard the International Space Station. De Winne launched and returned on Soyuz TMA-15, served as an Expedition 20 flight engineer, and became the first European commander of the ISS during Expedition 21. The mission advanced European research, technology, education, Columbus operations, and international six-person-crew experience.
- End Date
- 2009-12-01
- Launch Site
- Outcome
- Completed. De Winne served six months aboard the ISS, became its first European commander, advanced European research and education, and returned safely aboard Soyuz TMA-15.
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- Start Date
- 2009-05-27
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- Creation Time
- July 14, 2026 at 08:45:55 UTC
- Updated Time
- July 29, 2026 at 08:53:56 UTC
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