Umberto Guidoni Quotes
A collection of quotes by Umberto Guidoni.
Umberto Guidoni is an Italian astronaut and politician. Born on August 18, 1954, in Rome, Italy, he began his career as an engineer. In 1996, Guidoni became the first Italian to travel to space as a payload specialist aboard the Space Shuttle Discovery. During his mission, he conducted various scientific experiments. After his space career, Guidoni turned to politics and served as a member of the European Parliament from 2004 to 2009. He has been actively involved in promoting space exploration and research, particularly in Europe.