Is Claudie Haigneré A-List?
NoB
No — Claudie Haigneré is currently ranked B tier — a well-known figure with a strong career but not quite a household name.
Ranking Timeline
1985C$0.1M
Doctorate in Neuroscience
Completed her doctorate in neuroscience.
1996B▲$0.3M+$0.19999999999999998M
Selected as Astronaut
Selected as an astronaut by the French Space Agency (CNES).
1996B$0.5M+$0.2M
Cassiopée Mission
Her first spaceflight, Cassiopée mission, aboard the Mir space station.
2001B$0.7M+$0.19999999999999996M
Andromède Mission
Participated in the Andromède mission to the International Space Station (ISS).
2002B$1M+$0.30000000000000004M
Government Minister
Appointed as a government minister in France, transitioning to politics.
2026B$2M+$1M
Science Advocate
Haigneré remains a prominent advocate for science and space exploration.
Last updated: February 25, 2026