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Published as “Key space-program milestones” (2025).
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First published- 1964 - first domestically manufactured science satellite (San Marco-1) launched by the US
- 1977 - first domestically built telecommunications/research satellite (Sirio) launched by the US
- 1990s-2011 - participated in US Space Shuttle program, resulting in first Italian astronaut in space (1992)
- 1998-present - participated in International Space Station, including the first European astronaut on the station (2001), first Italian to command it (2019-2020), and first woman to command the station (2022)
- 2012 - first launch of Italian-designed VEGA 3-stage satellite launch vehicle (SLV) for ESA
- 2020 - signed US-led Artemis Accords for space and lunar exploration
- 2023 - first Italian all-electric satellite (MicroHETSat) built for the ESA and launched by the US; began developing a habitat for the US-led Artemis Lunar Gateway project
- 2025 - passed a national space law to govern Italian space operations
1964 - first domestically manufactured science satellite (San Marco-1) launched by the US
1977 - first domestically built telecommunications/research satellite (Sirio) launched by the US
1990s-2011 - participated in US Space Shuttle program, resulting in first Italian astronaut in space (1992)
1998-present - participated in International Space Station, including the first European astronaut on the station (2001), first Italian to command it (2019-2020), and first woman to command the station (2022)
2012 - first launch of Italian-designed VEGA 3-stage satellite launch vehicle (SLV) for ESA
2020 - signed US-led Artemis Accords for space and lunar exploration
2023 - first Italian all-electric satellite (MicroHETSat) built for the ESA and launched by the US; began developing a habitat for the US-led Artemis Lunar Gateway project
2025 - passed a national space law to govern Italian space operations
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