Štefanik refers to Milan Rastislav Štefánik, a notable Slovak politician, diplomat, and aviator. Born in 1880, he played a significant role in the establishment of Czechoslovakia after World War I. Štefánik was also a skilled pilot and made important contributions to aviation during his lifetime. In addition to his political achievements, Štefanik is remembered for his tragic death in a plane crash in 1919. His legacy is honored in Slovakia, where various monuments and institutions bear his name. The Štefánik Observatory and Milan Rastislav Štefánik Airport in Bratislava are examples of his enduring influence.