La Stazione spaziale è un esempio davvero luminoso di come le differenze internazionali passino assolutamente in secondo piano quando si ha un obiettivo grande, una passione comune.
translation: The is a truly shining example of how international differences are completely secondary when you have a big goal, a common passion.
Italian European Space Agency astronaut, former Italian Air Force pilot and engineer (1977)
Samantha Cristoforetti (born 26 April 1977) is an Italian engineer, aviator, captain in the Italian air force, and astronaut for the (ESA). In 2015, she was awarded the . In July 2022, Cristoforetti completed her first , which lasted about 7 hours. She has logged more than 500 hours as a jet pilot and more than 365 days in space. In addition to her native Italian, Cristoforetti can speak English, German, French, Russian, and Chinese.
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Come abitante temporanea di un avamposto umano nello spazio, condividerò la prospettiva orbitale e condurrò virtualmente nello spazio tutti quelli che vorranno prendere parte a questo viaggio.
translation: As a temporary inhabitant of a human outpost in space, I will share the orbital perspective and virtually lead into space all those who want to take part in this journey.
Decidere di fare l'astronauta non è come decidere di fare l'avvocato o l'architetto. Si devono verificare una serie di condizioni e ci vuole anche una buona dose di fortuna.
translation: Deciding to be an astronaut is not like deciding to be a lawyer or an architect. A series of conditions must be met and a good dose of luck is also needed.