Astrosamantha will take over command of the International Space Station: she is the first European woman

The Italian astronaut

of the European Space Agency (ESA), currently engaged in the Minerva mission which began last April 28, will soon be commander of the International Space Station (ISS).

She announces it the same Esa.

To pass the baton will be the Russian commander Oleg Artemyev and AstroSamantha will be the first European woman to have this role.

The president of ASI, Giorgio Saccoccia, congratulates the Italian astronaut: "Congratulations to Samantha. Her appointment is a source of particular pride for Italy and for Europe. As the first European woman to hold the position of commander of the International Space Station, Samantha will once again be a source of inspiration for the younger generations. An assignment of this value entrusted for the second time to an astronaut of Italian nationality is also the confirmation of the role and importance that our country plays. in the exploration of space and in international space activities. Greetings Samantha from the whole Italian Space Agency and from your fellow citizens! ".