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Samantha Cristoforetti

Samantha Cristoforetti of Italy shortly after landing near the town of Zhezkazgan, Kazakhstan.

She’s Italy’s rock star astronaut. And she has landed safely back home

Science

An astronaut who has won the heart of Italy with witty missives from outer space has touched back down on Earth. The espresso-loving Samantha Cristoforetti captured the heart of her nation — and took the longest ride ever in space for a woman astronaut.

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