Thomas Reiter was born on May 23, 1958 in Germany (64 years old). Thomas Reiter is an Astronaut, zodiac sign: Gemini. Find out Thomas Reiternet worth 2020, salary 2020 detail bellow.
Trivia
He visited the Mir Space Station and served on ISS Expedition 13/14.
In 1982 he received a degree in aerospace engineering from Bundeswehr University, Munich.
Biography Timeline
1977
He graduated from Goethe-High School in Neu-Isenburg in 1977. In 1982, Reiter received his diploma in aerospace engineering from the Bundeswehr University Munich. In 2010 the university awarded him an honorary doctorate degree. He completed his training as a pilot in Germany and Texas.
1996
Between 1996 and 1997, he underwent additional training on the Soyuz spacecraft and was awarded a "Soyuz Return Commander" certificate, qualifying him to command a three-person Soyuz crew during its return from space.
2006
He trained for a six-month mission to the International Space Station and was launched on the Space Shuttle Discovery STS-121 mission to join Expedition 13. The launch date was set for 1 July 2006, but was moved to 2 July, and finally launched on 4 July 2006 due to weather delays. Discovery departed 15 July, leaving Reiter behind with Expedition 13. He later became part of Expedition 14 before returning to Earth aboard Discovery during the STS-116 mission.
2007
On 8 August 2007 Thomas Reiter was named a member of DLR's executive board.
Family Life
Thomas's marriage produced two sons.
🎂 Upcoming Birthday
Currently, Thomas Reiter is 64 years, 8 months and 15 days old. Thomas Reiter will celebrate 65th birthday on a Tuesday 23rd of May 2023. Below we countdown to Thomas Reiter upcoming birthday.
