Giovanni Vulpetti

Background

Vulpetti, Giovanni was born on September 17, 1945 in Reggio, Calabria, Italy. Son of Attilio and Elvira (Guaiana) Vulpetti.

Education

Diploma in Nuclear Physics, University Rome, 1969. Doctor of Philosophy in Physics, University Rome, 1973.

Career

Fellow, Nuclear Energy Laboratory, Casaccia/Rome, Italy., 1969-1970; space researcher, University Rome, 1974-1978; senior scientist, Telespazio Spa, Rome, 1979-1984; mission analysis function head, Telespazio Spa, Rome, 1985-1989; advanced mission studies branch head, Telespazio Spa, Rome, 1990; science assistant to general manager, Telespazio Spa, Rome. Member astrodynamics committee International Astronomical Federation, Paris, since 1987. Guest scientist National Center for Propulsion and Energy, Milan, 1971-1973.

Achievements

• Giovanni Vulpetti has been listed as a noteworthy physicist by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Fellow British Planetary Society. Member American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (astrodynamics commission on Studies. since 1991), International Academy Astronautics (co-chairman interstellar space exploration committee 1990-1994, chairman 1995, small satellite subcommittee since 1991, lunar development subcommittee 1993).

Connections

Married Rosella Ritrovato, August 3, 1978. Children: Desiree, David.

Father:

Attilio Vulpetti

Mother:

Elvira (Guaiana) Vulpetti

Spouse:

Rosella Ritrovato

child:

Desiree Vulpetti

child:

David Vulpetti