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    ESA > Our Activities > Human Spaceflight > Astronauts

    Minigallery: Belgian royals visit European Astronaut Centre

    Frank De Winne with Albert II King of the Belgians and Queen Paola
    24 March 2009

    Their Majesties Albert II King of the Belgians and Queen Paola visited the European Astronaut Centre (EAC) in Cologne, Germany, on 19 March 2009. At EAC they met ESA astronaut Frank De Winne who is currently training for his upcoming long-duration mission onboard the International Space Station. View photos of the visit in the special minigallery.

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