Wubbo Ockels was a Dutch physicist and astronaut known for being the first Dutch citizen in space. He was born on March 28, 1946, and passed away on May 18, 2014. Ockels flew on the Space Shuttle Challenger mission STS-61-A in 1985, where he performed various scientific experiments. In addition to his accomplishments in space, Ockels was also an advocate for sustainable energy and environmental issues.
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