Italian Space Agency (ASI) leads space development activities of Italy.
Italy has launched 83 satellites till 2023. (See Table)
1.Space Science
Italian AGILE Satellite
AGILE is an astronomy satellite. in 2007, it was launched by Indian PSLV launch vehicle.
This stamp commemorates 400th anniversary of first astronomy observetion using telescope by Galileo.
International designation : 2007-013A
AGILE=Astro-rivelatore Gamma a Immagini LEggero
(Italy, 2009)
2. Engineering development
San Marco Satellite
First Italian satellite. Totally 4 San Marcosatellites were launched during 1964-74.