Actor
Born Apr 26, 1977 · Milan - Lombardy - Italy
Active 2016–present · Awards: Commander of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic, Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic, honorary doctorate of Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Ambrogino d'oro
Samantha Cristoforetti is an Italian European Space Agency astronaut, Italian Air Force pilot and engineer. She is the first Italian woman in space.