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Peralta y Fabi, Ricardo

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Peralta y Fabi
Peralta y Fabi
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Mexican engineer payload specialist astronaut, 1985. Research scientist at National University in Mexico City. Selected as backup for STS-61B, but mission cancelled after Challenger disaster.

Bachelor of science in aerospace engineering. Master of science in mechanical engineering. Ph.D. in mechanical engineering.

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1950 August 15

  • Birth of Ricardo Peralta y Fabi - . Nation: Mexico. Related Persons: Peralta y Fabi. Mexican engineer payload specialist astronaut, 1985. Research scientist at National University in Mexico City. Selected as backup for STS-61B, but mission cancelled after Challenger disaster..

2017 December 31

  • Death of Ricardo Peralta y Fabi. - . Related Persons: Peralta y Fabi. Mexican engineer payload specialist astronaut, 1985. Research scientist at National University in Mexico City. Selected as backup for STS-61B, but mission cancelled after Challenger disaster..