On Friday, January 7, the Italian astronaut received the tricolor from the President of the Republic to be carried into space.
“Bringing the tricolour into orbit at this particular historical moment is a good omen – said Colonel Vittori – because 2011 marks the opening of a new decade in which Italy is a protagonist, with the anticipation of the launch of the Leonardo module, destined to become a permanent element of the orbital station, with Nespoli’s long stay in space and the mission I will personally take part in.”.
