We have reached the last stage of Space Keywords, the series with which we explored each day of Space Week a key concept to better understand the domain of space.
The last keyword is Human exploration.
Human exploration represents one of the most complex scientific and technological challenges. It is not just a matter of sending probes into space, but of conducting missions with astronauts on board to test technologies, study life in microgravity and pave the way for long-duration travel.
In addition to defining the future of exploration, these missions also bring concrete benefits to Earth, fostering advances in areas such as medicine, robotics and engineering.
Italy is a leading player in human exploration with cutting-edge technology and major missions. In 1992 Franco Malerba was the first Italian to fly in space, followed in 2014 by Samantha Cristoforettifirst Italian woman in space with the mission Futurawhich in 2022 reached a further historic milestone, becoming the first European commander of the ISSwith the mission Minerva.
In addition, our country is actively involved in the Artemis of NASA, with whom he is leading the human exploration of the Moon, contributing, for example, key components for the space station Lunar Gateway.
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