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Samantha Cristoforetti

ESA Astronaut, Engineer & International Space Station Commander

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Astronaut

Spaceflight affiliation

ESA

Samantha Cristoforetti is a European Space Agency astronaut, engineer, and former commander of the International Space Station. A veteran of long-duration missions aboard the ISS, she is widely recognized for her work in science operations, robotics, and international collaboration in space. Cristoforetti is also a strong advocate for STEM education and global cooperation in exploration.