Is Pedro Duque A-List?
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No — Pedro Duque is currently ranked B tier — a well-known figure with a strong career but not quite a household name.
Ranking Timeline
1992C$0.05M
Selected as ESA Astronaut
Duque is selected by the European Space Agency for astronaut training.
1998B▲$0.1M+$0.05M
First Space Mission
Flies on the Space Shuttle Discovery, becoming the first Spanish astronaut.
2018B$0.7M+$0.6M
Minister of Science
Appointed Minister of Science in the Spanish government.
2021B$1M+$0.30000000000000004M
Leaves Ministerial Post
His tenure as Minister of Science concludes; remains active in science and technology.
2026B$1M
Continues Science Advocacy
Remains a prominent figure; his net worth is from ESA salary/investments
Last updated: February 25, 2026