An Italian astrophysicist, astronaut, and politician who flew on two Space Shuttle missions and later served in the European Parliament, known for his contributions to space exploration and science policy.
Guidoni's ESA career took him to the European Space Research and Technology Centre (ESTEC), where he worked as crew support for payloads developed for the Columbus Laboratory, a European contribution to the ISS. He retired from active astronaut status in June 2004.
Post-ESA, Guidoni ventured into politics, serving as a Member of the European Parliament (MEP) from 2004 to 2009, representing the Group of the European United Left (GUE/NGL). During this tenure, he was a member of the Committee on Budgetary Control and the Committee on Industry, Research, and Energy (ITRE).
"The universe is not only a collection of objects, but also a network of relations, and those relations are what make it so fascinating."
68 Years Old
Russian engineer and astronaut who spent 803 days in space, holding the record for the most time in space until 2015, and was a hero in the Soviet Union. He flew on six space missions and was a key figure in the Russian space program.
92 Years Old
The first human to journey into outer space, paving the way for space exploration and inspiring generations to reach for the stars. A hero and a pioneer in the field of cosmonautics.
92 Years Old
A Soviet spaceman who became the first human to walk in space during the 1965 Voskhod 2 mission, paving the way for future space exploration.
89 Years Old
First woman in space, completing 48 orbits of the Earth in 1963, paving the way for future female astronauts.
97 Years Old
A Soviet space pioneer who flew on the Vostok 3 mission in 1962, becoming the third person in space and setting a record for the longest solo spaceflight at the time.
96 Years Old
A pioneering cosmonaut who flew on two space missions, including the first simultaneous spaceflight with another spacecraft, and later became a prominent military leader. He played a crucial role in the development of the Soviet space program.
91 Years Old
A highly decorated Russian military pilot and cosmonaut who flew on several space missions, including a record-breaking 365-day stay on the Mir space station. He's a hero in Russia, celebrated for his bravery and endurance.
78 Years Old
Russian engineer and astronaut who became the first woman to walk in space in 1984, conducting nearly 4 hours of extravehicular activity during her second spaceflight.
