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Marcos Berríos receives astronaut "wings" from fellow Puerto Rican Joseph Acabá

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"I hope to make you proud," says the new astronaut as he sends a message to Puerto Rico during an interview with El Nuevo Dia.

Houston, Texas - Recognizing the importance of representing Puerto Rico and the Latino community, Marcos Gabriel Berríos officially became a National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) astronaut on Tuesday, with the opportunity to go, in the coming years, to the International Space Station (ISS) and be the first Puerto Rican to set foot on the moon.

"I hope to make you proud. Thank you for the support you have given me," Berríos said in an interview with El Nuevo Día shortly after the ceremony, speaking to Puerto Rico, to whose beaches he hopes to return for vacation in as soon as two weeks.

Puerto Rican astronaut Joseph Acabá arrives at the International Space Station

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The Puerto Rican astronaut, Joseph Acabá, went into space where he will collaborate on the research conducted in the International Space Station (ISS).

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Puerto Rican astronaut Joseph Acabá will go to space September 12

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Puerto Rican astronaut Joseph Acabá, will depart for his second mission at the International Space Station on September 12.

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International Station transmitted images that can be seen from Puerto Rico

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The International Spacial Station will transmit imaes under the Program ARISS. The images could be seen from Puerto Rico.

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Joseph Acabá tells stories about his time in Space

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Joseph Acabá, astronaut of Puerto Rican descent, gave a talk at the University of Puerto Rico today and shared several stories about his time in Space.

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Puerto Rican youth get hooked on robotics

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Puerto Rican grade school students showcased their engineering and scientific abilities at the Technology Challenge Puerto Rico LEGO Championship. Puerto Rican astronaut Joseph Acabá was present to observe their work and encourage the students.

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Puerto Rican astronaut Joseph Acabá spends time with students from Río Piedras

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Puerto Rican astronaut Joseph Acabá spent time with elementary and middle school students from the Río Piedras area at the Capetillo Abajo Community Garden, Nursery and Urban Forest.

 

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