FAO designates European Space Agency astronaut Thomas Pesquet as FAO Goodwill Ambassador

April 11, 2021 by News Desk

United Nations published this video item, entitled “FAO designates European Space Agency astronaut Thomas Pesquet as FAO Goodwill Ambassador” – below is their description.

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) designates European Space Agency astronaut Thomas Pesquet as Goodwill Ambassador on the International Day of Human Space Flight (12 April).
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