Quote by Umberto Guidoni
And just when we were at the end of our design process there was the news that the Italian government and the U.S. government had signed an agreement to fly the first Italian astronaut on that flight.
Summary
This quote highlights an unexpected event that occurred towards the end of the design process. The Italian and U.S. governments signed an agreement that allowed the first Italian astronaut to fly on a particular flight. This news likely had implications for the design process as it would require adjustments and accommodations to facilitate the inclusion of the Italian astronaut. The quote suggests that this announcement introduced a new and significant factor to consider in the final stages of the design process.