Luca Vincenzo Maria Salamone, the Italian Space Agency's new Director General, took office today. He will remain in office for the next four years. The appointment was approved by the Agency's Board of Directors last Oct. 10 pursuant to Article 11, paragraph 2 bis, of Legislative Decree No. 128 of June 4, 2003, as subsequent amendments. Born in Catania in 1972, Salamone graduated in Law and Political Science and has a PhD in Public Law. The author of numerous publications on legal topics, the new Director General is a State Executive and a former senior officer in the Italian Navy. He has held numerous positions in Public Administrations and various ministerial offices.
The Board of Directors appointed the Agency's new Director General on Oct. 10 last
15 November 2023
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SUNDAY 20 APRIL 2025
The Italian Space Agency at the official inauguration ceremony of the African Space Agency ‣
On the occasion of the inauguration ceremony of the African Space Agency (AfSA), the Italian Space Agency (ASI) was represented by the Director General, Luca Salamone, who brought the Italian greetings on a historic day for the African continent and for the international space community. MORE...
THURSDAY 10 APRIL 2025
TRAINING, LOGISTICS AND OPERATIONS SUPPORT SERVICES FOR ISS & EXPLORATION 2025-2029 – SIGNATURE CEREMONY BETWEEN ALTEC AND ESA ‣
Colorado Springs, 2025 MORE...
MONDAY 07 APRIL 2025
ASI at the 40th Space Symposium ‣
Colorado Springs (CO, USA) from April 7-10, 2025 MORE...
WEDNESDAY 26 MARCH 2025
Renewal of the collective bargaining agreement for Kenyan personnel at the Luigi Broglio Malindi Space Centre ‣
The Luigi Broglio Space Centre (BSC) in Malindi hosted the final negotiation meeting today for the renewal of the Collective Bargaining Agreement (C.B.A) covering the period 2025–2028. Luca Vincenzo Maria Salamone, Director General of the Italian Space Agency (ASI), participated via videoconference, while the ASI negotiating delegation—comprising Alessandro Preti, Director of Human Resources; Dalila Sabato, Head of the Union Relations Service; Munzer Jahjah, Head of the Malindi Site; and Maurizio Toninelli from the Malindi Site—signed the new agreement alongside Antony Rajoro, Secretary General of the Kenya Scientific, Research, International, Technical and Institutions Workers Union (KRISTAIWU). Also present was Joseph Kagotho Muriithi, representing the Kenya Space Agency (KSA). Opening the meeting remotely, the Director General expressed appreciation for the efforts of both the Kenyan Union representatives and ASI’s negotiating team, stating: “Today is an important milestone for all of us. The signing of this Collective Bargaining Agreement strengthens the relationship between ASI and its employees. Over the next four years, this agreement will provide a foundation of clear and mutually agreed-upon guidelines, fostering a stable and harmonious work environment where everyone can contribute their best.” Alessandro Preti, ASI’s Director of Human Resources, emphasized the significance of the agreement, stating: “This agreement is a testament to the power of constructive dialogue and the pursuit of balanced solutions. Our goal remains to cultivate a strong and motivating workplace—one that values the dedication of its employees and ensures their contributions drive the success of our organization.” Both KRISTAIWU’s Secretary General and KSA’s representative expressed their satisfaction with the agreement reached. Following the signing, Munzer Jahjah, Head of the Malindi site (BSC), along with the rest of the ASI negotiating delegation and Union representatives, held a meeting with local BSC employees to present and explain the new Collective Bargaining Agreement.
TUESDAY 04 MARCH 2025
LuGRE achieves historic lunar radionavigation milestone ‣
The NASA-ASI receiver was powered on March 3 MORE...