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About

Brazilian pilot who in 2006 became the first person from his country to enter space.

Before Fame

He reached the rank of Lieutenant-Colonel as a fighter pilot in the Brazilian Air Force.

Trivia

He spent a week in space as a crew member on NASA's Expedition 12.

Family Life

He had two children with Francisca de Fatima Cavalcanti.

Associated With

He, like Marc Garneau , was the first astronaut from his country.