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Pedro Duque reflects on space missions and mentorship
Former astronaut and Spanish politician Pedro Duque shared reflections on his career in space and his mentorship under John Glenn. Duque recounted his 1998 mission aboard the Discovery, which lasted nine days, and his 2003 journey to the International Space Station via a Soyuz spacecraft.
Duque, who currently presides over Hispasat and previously served as a minister under Pedro Sánchez, discussed the physical and mental sensations of spaceflight, noting the intense tension felt during rocket launch phases. He also highlighted the mentorship of John Glenn, whom he described as a significant influence who viewed politics as a form of public service.
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Discovery · HispaSat · John Glenn · Pedro Duque · Pedro Sánchez
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- [● 5 SOURCES] Pedro Duque serves as the president of Hispasat. www.diariodealmeria.es · www.diariodejerez.es · www.diariodesevilla.es · www.europasur.es · www.huelvainformacion.es
- [● 5 SOURCES] Pedro Duque flew on the Discovery in 1998 for nine days. www.diariodealmeria.es · www.diariodejerez.es · www.diariodesevilla.es · www.europasur.es · www.huelvainformacion.es
- [● 5 SOURCES] Duque was a minister in the first government of Pedro Sánchez. www.diariodealmeria.es · www.diariodejerez.es · www.diariodesevilla.es · www.europasur.es · www.huelvainformacion.es
- [● 5 SOURCES] Duque formed a friendship with astronaut John Glenn. www.diariodealmeria.es · www.diariodejerez.es · www.diariodesevilla.es · www.europasur.es · www.huelvainformacion.es
- [● 5 SOURCES] Duque completed a second space mission in 2003 aboard a Soyuz spacecraft to the International Space Station. www.diariodealmeria.es · www.diariodejerez.es · www.diariodesevilla.es · www.europasur.es · www.huelvainformacion.es