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Topic: Ricardo Peralta, astronaut trainee (1950-2017)
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Neil DC Member Posts: 140 From: Middletown, NJ, USA Registered: May 2010
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posted 12-19-2017 12:13 PM
In trying to contact Professor Ricardo Peralta y Fabi through his university, we learned that he passed away six months ago. Rather tragic news. No more details given. He was, of course, the back-up Mexican astronaut for STS-61B. A Ph.D in mechanical engineering from McGill University, Montreal, Canada, he taught at the University in Mexico City for many years after the mission. Our deepest sympathy to his family for their loss. |
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