From Houston to Washington, DC, and Los Angeles, December 12 marked the celebration of the launch of San Marco 1, Italy’s first satellite, sent into orbit on December 15, 1964. This milestone established Italy as a key player on the global space exploration stage.

To highlight the contributions of Italian science and technology to humanity’s progress, the understanding of the Universe, and advancements in spaceflight, the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs organizes annual events and an information campaign on Space Day.