Samantha spoke at the Farnesina launch of the 26th Week of the Italian Language in the World. The edition celebrates Italian as a language for imagining, designing and creating.
At the Italian Ambassador’s Residence, Samantha discussed the challenges and opportunities of European space exploration, including Europe’s contribution to Artemis. The event brought together the embassy, ESA and the Association of Italian Scientists in the UK.
Samantha addressed the German-Italian eurospace Forum at the Italian Embassy in Berlin. She argued for Europe to become a strong, reliable partner in space and shared images from the recent crewed flight around the Moon.
In Wired Italia’s The Big Interview, Samantha discussed lunar exploration, private industry and European independence in space transport. She also described her work on ESA’s LEO Cargo Return Service.
Samantha appeared alongside young Gaia Giraldi during the Milano Cortina 2026 opening ceremony, bringing space exploration into the evening’s celebration.