ESA’s centre for Earth Observation welcomed high-ranking representatives of the Italian Government, European institutions and industry on 26 November in an event to mark the 50th anniversary of European cooperation in space. Among the guests were Stefania Giannini, the Italian Minister of Education, Universities and Research, and Head of the Italian Space Agency, ASI, Roberto Battiston.
From left to right: ESA astronaut Luca Parmitano, Roberto Battiston, Head of the Italian Space Agency (ASI), Minister Giannini and ESA Director General, Jean-Jacques Dordain.