Science & Exploration Samantha Cristoforetti . 316231views 1084likes ESA / Science & Exploration / Human and Robotic Exploration / Astronauts Born in Milan, Italy, on 26 April 1977 Samantha Cristoforetti is an avid reader with a passion for science and technology, and an equal interest in humanities. She enjoys learning foreign languages and her current challenge is Chinese. Occasionally she finds the time to hike, scuba dive or practice yoga....