As of 2006, is the only Western astronaut to have done a substantial
tour on both the Russian Mir space station (May - October 1997, 144
days) and the International Space Station (October 2003 - April 2004,
197 days).
On 22nd April 2004 completed his 365th day in orbit, and has
consequently spent more than a year in space. He is the only Western
astronaut to have achieved this feat.