Luca Parmitano

Italian astronaut
Person human Q1394857
Luca Parmitano
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Luca Parmitano

Summary

Luca Parmitano is a human[1]. Born in Paternò[2], he… he was born on +1976-09-27T00:00:00Z[3]. He worked as an astronaut[4], aircraft pilot[5], amateur radio operator[6], and air force officer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (156 views/month, #7,180 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Paternò[2], Luca Parmitano…
  • Luca Parmitano was born on +1976-09-27T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Luca Parmitano held citizenship in Italy[9].
  • Luca Parmitano's professions included astronaut[4].
  • Luca Parmitano's professions included aircraft pilot[5].
  • Luca Parmitano's professions included amateur radio operator[6].
  • Luca Parmitano's professions included air force officer[7].
  • Luca Parmitano was employed by European Space Agency[10].
  • Among Luca Parmitano's employers was Italian Space Agency[11].
  • Luca Parmitano was educated at University of Naples Federico II[12].
  • Luca Parmitano received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic[13].
  • Luca Parmitano received the Q124962363[14].
  • Luca Parmitano received the Q125545090[15].
  • Luca Parmitano received the Q43299647[16].
  • Luca Parmitano's image is recorded as Luca Parmitano 2013.jpg[17].
  • Luca Parmitano is recorded as male[18].
  • Luca Parmitano's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Luca Parmitano's VIAF cluster ID is recorded as 1378160364941463680004[20].
  • Luca Parmitano's GND ID is recorded as 1220063215[21].
  • Luca Parmitano's military branch is recorded as Italian Air Force[22].
  • Luca Parmitano's IdRef ID is recorded as 25647124X[23].
  • Luca Parmitano's Commons category is recorded as Luca Parmitano[24].
  • Luca Parmitano's SBN author ID is recorded as PAVV027562[25].
  • Luca Parmitano's military, police or special rank is recorded as lieutenant colonel[26].
  • Luca Parmitano's astronaut mission is recorded as Expedition 37[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Luca Parmitano's place of birth was Paternò[2]. He was born on +1976-09-27T00:00:00Z[3].

Education

Luca Parmitano's education included a stint at University of Naples Federico II[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include astronaut[4], aircraft pilot[5], amateur radio operator[6], and air force officer[7]. Employers include European Space Agency[10], an intergovernmental organization[28], in France[29], founded in 1975[30], headquartered in Paris[31] and Italian Space Agency[11], a space agency[32], in Italy[33], founded in 1988[34], headquartered in Rome[35].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic[13], a grade of an order[36], in Italy[37]; Q124962363[14]; Q125545090[15]; and Q43299647[16].

Why It Matters

Luca Parmitano ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (156 views/month, #7,180 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]

FAQs

Where was Luca Parmitano born?

Luca Parmitano's place of birth was Paternò[2].

What did Luca Parmitano do for work?

Luca Parmitano worked as astronaut[4], aircraft pilot[5], amateur radio operator[6], and air force officer[7].

Where did Luca Parmitano go to school?

Luca Parmitano was educated at University of Naples Federico II[12].

What awards did Luca Parmitano receive?

Honors received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic[13], Q124962363[14], Q125545090[15], and Q43299647[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [17] . wikidata.org.
  2. [2] . esa.int. esa.int. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [18] . wikidata.org.
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  6. [12] . esa.int. Retrieved . esa.int. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  7. [4] . wikidata.org.
  8. [5] . wikidata.org.
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  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [10] . wikidata.org.
  12. [11] . wikidata.org.
  13. [13] . quirinale.it. Retrieved . quirinale.it. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [14] . quirinale.it. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [15] . wikidata.org.
  16. [16] . wikidata.org.
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  22. [25] . wikidata.org.
  23. [26] . wikidata.org.
  24. [27] . wikidata.org.
  25. [3] . esa.int. esa.int. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [38] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [39] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 27d ago · ZI Jony · 2026-05-04 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Member of the crew of Soyuz TMA-09M, Soyuz MS-13, Beyond
    Astronaut mission Expedition 37, Expedition 36, Soyuz TMA-09M +3
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  2. 29d ago · ZI Jony · 2026-05-02 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Instance of human
    Military branch Italian Air Force
    Award received
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