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Claudie HaignereStatesman, politician, French physician and astronaut
Date of Birth: 13.05.1957
Country:  France |
Content:
- Claudine André-Deshays: A Life Devoted to Space and Diplomacy
- Space Career
- Political Career
- Other Interests
- Hospitalization and Alleged Extraterrestrial Warning
- Awards and Honors
- Knight of the National Order of Merit
Claudine André-Deshays: A Life Devoted to Space and Diplomacy
Early Life and EducationClaudine André-Deshays was born in Le Creusot, France. She pursued her medical studies at the University of Paris (Paris-Cochin) and the University of Paris-VII. She earned certifications in biology and sports medicine (1981), aviation and space medicine (1982), and rheumatology (1984). In 1986, she obtained a diploma in biomechanics and physiology of movement. She completed a PhD in neurology in 1992.
Space Career
Énièré became a reserve crew member in 1993 for the Altaïr mission to the Mir space station, in which her future husband Jean-Pierre Énièré participated. Asteroid 135268 Énièré is named after their marriage. Énièré spent 16 days aboard the Mir space station in 1996 as part of the Russian-French Cassiopée mission. In 2001, she became the first European woman to visit the International Space Station, as part of the Andromède mission. She retired from the ESA on June 18, 2002, having spent 25 days, 14 hours, and 22 minutes in orbit.
Political Career
After completing her career as an astronaut, Énièré entered French politics. She served as Minister for European Affairs in Jean-Pierre Raffarin's government and Deputy Minister for Scientific Research and New Technologies.
Other Interests
Claudine Énièré is an avid enthusiast of contemporary art (painting, sculpture), reading, and sports, particularly gymnastics and golf.
Hospitalization and Alleged Extraterrestrial Warning
On December 23, 2008, Claudine Énièré was hospitalized in Paris after attempting to poison herself with a large quantity of medication. Before she fell into a coma, Claudine reportedly exclaimed, "The Earth must be warned!" Shortly afterward, her laboratory burned down. The nature of her intended warning remains unknown, but speculation suggests it may have concerned an extraterrestrial threat.
Awards and Honors
Commander of the National Order of the Legion of Honour (2007)Knight of the National Order of the Legion of Honour (December 31, 2001)
Knight of the National Order of Merit
Order of Courage (October 16, 1996, Russia)Order of Friendship (August 23, 2000, Russia)
Order of Friendship of Peoples (July 23, 1993, Russia)
Medal "For Merit in Space Exploration" (April 12, 2011, Russia)
