Samantha Cristoforetti
Astronaut with ISS mission
Born
April 26th, 1977
48 years ago
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
Italy
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An astronaut with the European Space Agency undertook a 200-day mission aboard the International Space Station. Conducted scientific research in various fields including biology and material science while aboard. Achieved a record for the longest uninterrupted spaceflight by an Italian. Previously served as a fighter pilot in the Italian Air Force and participated in numerous training programs to prepare for space missions.
Completed a 200-day mission on the ISS
Set record for longest spaceflight by an Italian
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