Meloni riceve Luca Parmitano, l'astronauta che andrà sulla Luna (missione NASA Artemis III)

(Vista Agency) - Rome, July 1, 2026 - Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni received at Palazzo Chigi Italian ESA astronaut Colonel Luca Parmitano, designated by NASA as pilot of the Artemis III mission, scheduled for launch in 2027 with the goal of paving the way for a human return to the Moon. During the meeting, President Meloni renewed her congratulations to the Italian Air Force Colonel for this prestigious appointment, which brings prestige to the entire nation and confirms, once again, Italy's excellence in the space sector. At the conclusion of the meeting, President Meloni also presented the astronaut with the official Italian flag, kept at Palazzo Chigi, which will accompany the Artemis III mission in space as a symbol of Italian ingenuity, identity, and pride. / Chigi