Andreas Mogensen

Andreas Enevold Mogensen (born November 2, 1976) is a Danish astronaut and an aerospace engineer. He is the first Dane to fly in space as a part of the European Space Agency (ESA).

Early Life and Education

Mogensen was born in Copenhagen, Denmark. He completed his undergraduate studies in Aerospace Engineering at the Imperial College London in 1999. He then pursued his master's degree in Aeronautics and Astronautics at the University of Texas at Austin in 2001. Mogensen earned his Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Texas in 2007.

Career

Mogensen began his career as an aerospace engineer at Surrey Satellite Technology in the United Kingdom. In 2009, he was selected as an astronaut by the European Space Agency. He underwent rigorous training at the European Astronaut Centre in Cologne, Germany.

In September 2015, Mogensen flew to the International Space Station (ISS) as part of the Iris Mission. During his 10-day mission, he conducted a series of experiments and technology demonstrations.

Personal Life

Mogensen is fluent in Danish, English, and German. He is an accomplished athlete and enjoys outdoor activities such as scuba diving, skydiving, and mountaineering.

See Also

• List of astronauts by year of selection
• European Space Agency