Peter MuelloSocial Links Navigation Latest articles by Peter Muello Brazilian Astronaut Celebrates Nation's Flight Centennial By Peter Muello published 3 April 06 RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil (AP) – Brazil's first astronaut, Marcos Pontes, has won the global attention that he feels his country deserved a century ago. Human Spaceflight Get the Space.com NewsletterBreaking space news, the latest updates on rocket launches, skywatching events and more!Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors MORE FROM SPACE...1What time is SpaceX's Starship Flight 6 launch test on Nov. 19?2Next Blue Origin space tourism flight will launch 'Space Gal' Emily Calandrelli3Europe's Hera asteroid probe heads for Mars after engine burn4Mars meteorite found in drawer reveals history of water on Red Planet5The ISS has been leaking for 5 years. NASA and Russia disagree on how to fix it
Brazilian Astronaut Celebrates Nation's Flight Centennial By Peter Muello published 3 April 06 RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil (AP) – Brazil's first astronaut, Marcos Pontes, has won the global attention that he feels his country deserved a century ago.
