The astronaut will serve as pilot and will be the only non-American on the crew. The announcement was highly emotional from the US: "Grateful for allowing me to be part of this incredible group."
Call for proposals for Smart City Expo World Congress 2026, the most important exhibition on solutions for more sustainable, efficient and human-scale cities
Enrico Fresu
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