Despite
the pressing task of the preparations regarding the manoeuvre of
re-entering earth’s atmosphere and an agenda crowded with official
appointments, before Paolo Nespoli will be back on earth, the Italian
astronaut also found the time for a phone call to Ferrari Chairman Luca
di Montezemolo. In a video conference between the International Space
Station (ISS) and Maranello Montezemolo congratulated Nespoli for the
mission the astronaut is part of as well as for his contribution in
holding high the name of Italy: "Thank you for your mission and your
work. It makes me feel even more proud being Italian and I want to
congratulate you” - Montezemolo added - "for wearing a red jersey and
the Italian flag". Nespoli, before replying, turned the video camera
towards a corner of the space station, where a Prancing Horse could be
seen on an ESA control unit as a sign of esteem and friendship. “Thank
you Chairman, because your name and your work represent Italy and
contribute to giving a voice and visibility to Italian excellence, to
those who work with efficiency and will power,” the Italian astronaut
replied. After having asked about the astronaut’s physical conditions
Montezemolo wanted to know from engineer Nespoli about the daily routine
and the tasks for the team on board. At the end of the conversation the
Ferrari Chairman greeted the mission’s entire crew, inviting them to
Maranello once this mission is concluded. |