Dr. Rodolfo Neri Vela is a renowned Mexican scientist, engineer, and astronaut. He made history in 1985 as the first Mexican astronaut to go on a space mission aboard the space shuttle Atlantis. During his mission, Dr. Neri Vela made a memorable impact by bringing tortillas with him to space.

Dr. Neri Vela was born in Mexico City in 1952 and gained his education in engineering and science. He worked for many years as a professor at the National Autonomous University of Mexico and was involved in various scientific and technological projects.

His experience and expertise in the field of science and engineering led him to be selected as a payload specialist for NASA's STS-61-B mission in 1985. During the space mission, he conducted various experiments related to material science, physics, and life science.

Dr. Neri Vela's most memorable contribution to the mission was when he brought tortillas with him to space. This was a tribute to his Mexican heritage and culture. The tortillas were specially prepared for the mission and were vacuum-sealed to prevent them from crumbling in the zero-gravity environment.

Dr. Neri Vela's space mission and his contribution of tortillas to the mission have been a source of inspiration for many Mexicans, especially those in the scientific and technological fields. He is considered a national hero and an inspiration for future generations of scientists and engineers.

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