Samantha Cristoforetti becomes first European woman to to command ISS

Samantha Cristoforetti

Samantha Cristoforetti is the new commander of the International Space Station. The 45-year-old holds the record for the longest spaceflight by a European woman. She replaces Russian astronaut Oleg Artemyev, who is retiring from the mission. Samantha Cristoforetti became the first European woman to assume command of the International Space Station in a ceremony aired … Read more

Barbie: The Astronaut takes to the skies in zero gravity

Barbie the Astronaut takes to the skies in zero gravity

A Barbie doll replica of Italian astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti has taken off on a zero-gravity flight in the hopes of motivating young girls to pursue careers in science, technology, math, and engineering (STEM). Mattel Inc (MAT.O) has teamed up with the European Space Agency (ESA) and Cristoforetti to commemorate World Space Week, which runs from … Read more