[arista]

[Samantha is 44 years old and from Italy.
She is an aviator, engineer and astronaut
and is training before her next mission
to the International Space Station in April 2022.
She is known for being first person to brew
an espresso coffee in space.

In 2015 Samantha spent 200 days in space.
The mission, which was given the name Futura,
was the second long-duration flight opportunity
for the Italian Space Agency.]



https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/58778430

[Livia]

Originally Posted by arista

[Samantha is 44 years old and from Italy.
She is an aviator, engineer and astronaut
and is training before her next mission
to the International Space Station in April 2022.
She is known for being first person to brew
an espresso coffee in space.

In 2015 Samantha spent 200 days in space.
The mission, which was given the name Futura,
was the second long-duration flight opportunity
for the Italian Space Agency.]



https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/58778430

Great that the makers of Barbie are doing this. The role of women has changed radically since the first Barbie in 1959 and they're reflected that in their range. As a collector I wouldn't mind one of those..............