Background
Vela, Rodolfo Neri was born on February 19, 1952 in Chilpaningo, Mexico.
Vela, Rodolfo Neri was born on February 19, 1952 in Chilpaningo, Mexico.
Bachelor in Mechanical and Electronic Engineering, University Mexico, 1975. Master of Science in Telecomms. Systems, University Essex, England, 1976.
Doctor in Electromagnetic Radiation, University Birmingham, England, 1979.
Researcher, system planner Radiocomm. Group Institute Electrical Research, Mexico. Head department planning and engineering Morelos Satellite Program Mexico Ministry of Communications and Transportation.
Payload specialist astronaut, Johnson Space Center National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Houston, since 1985, member crew STS-61B Atlantis, 1985. Lecturer, researcher National University Mexico. Post doctoral researcher University Birmingham, 1998.
Member of Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Colegio de Ingenieros Mecanicos y Electricistas Mexico, Association Mexico de Ingenieros en Comunicaciones Electricas y Electronicas, Institution Electrical Engineers (England).