Franco Malerba

Astronaut

Birthday October 10, 1946

Birth Sign Libra

Birthplace Italy

Age 78 years old

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About

The first Italian citizen to travel into space, he was selected as a Payload Specialist and flew on one Space Shuttle mission.

Before Fame

He served in the Italian military.

Trivia

He went on to work for the Italian Space Agency.

Family Life

He married and had one child.

Associated With

He achieved a first in space, like first woman in space Sally Ride.