Neri, R. (Rodolfo), 1952-
Spanish; Castilian,
English,
Biographical notes:
Rodolfo Neri Vela (b. Feb. 19, 1952, Chilpaningo, Gro., Mexico) is a Mexican scientist and astronaut. He is the first Mexican, and the second Latin-American to have traveled to space. He holds a PhD in electromagnetic radiation from the University of Birmingham, England (1979) and has worked at the Institute of Electrical Research, Mexico. He was a member of Atlantis in 1985, traveling 2.4 million miles in 108 Earth orbits and logged over 165 hours in space.
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Subjects:
- Electromagnetic waves
- Mechanical engineering
- Telecommunication
Occupations:
- Astronauts
- Professor
Places:
- 12, MX
