The story behind the mission name Futura

Samantha talks Futura · 8:36 · Video: European Space Agency, ESA · Watch at the source

In short: ESA astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti reflects on her six-month journey aboard the International Space Station, sharing the personal history of her mission and her path to the stars.

In this video, Samantha Cristoforetti recounts her journey to becoming an astronaut and the profound changes her life has undergone. She also shares the origins of her mission name, Futura, and discusses her six-month mission to the International Space Station, which was provided by Italy’s ASI space agency.

Opens the Intellect+ feed with this card first. Swipe up for the next one.

Sources

To cite this card, link to https://intellectplus.co.uk/app/space-samantha-talks-futura.

How we source, check and correct cards: Editorial standards.

General information, not professional advice. Spotted an error? Flag the card or see corrections and complaints.

Intellect Plus is a visual educational discovery platform for exploring fascinating facts and ideas. Brain Food, Not Brain Rot. What is Intellect Plus?

Related

Finding something worth knowing…