GoKawiilIEEE Names Pedro Duque, Spain's First Astronaut, Honorary Member
Pedro Duque, who became Spain's first astronaut and later led the country's science ministry, has been named an honorary member of IEEE. He now serves as president and chairman of the board of Spanish satellite company HispaSat, and accepted the honor via recorded remarks at an April 24 ceremony in New York he could not attend in person.
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IEEE says the honor recognizes Duque's contributions to space exploration, leadership in collaborative science and technology programs, and his role as a model for younger generations, according to the organization's citation. The recognition highlights how figures who bridge engineering, government science policy, and the space industry can shape public engagement with technology across generations.
- Pedro Duque, Spain's first astronaut, flew on the space shuttle Discovery and the International Space Station.
- He now leads HispaSat as president and chairman of the board after previously heading Spain's science ministry.
- IEEE honored him for contributions to space exploration and serving as a role model for younger generations.
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