{"id":129840,"date":"2021-12-03T20:20:51","date_gmt":"2021-12-04T01:20:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/?migration=converted-node-475759"},"modified":"2024-03-06T09:47:48","modified_gmt":"2024-03-06T14:47:48","slug":"nasa-astronaut-marcos-berrios","status":"publish","type":"people","link":"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/people\/nasa-astronaut-marcos-berrios\/","title":{"rendered":"NASA Astronaut Marcos Berr\u00edos"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"\" class=\"hds-bio-intro maxw-full width-full padding-y-6 padding-x-3 hds-module hds-module-full wp-block-nasa-blocks-bio-intro\">\n\t<div class=\"hds-bio-intro-container grid-row grid-container grid-container-block padding-0\">\n\t\t<div class=\"grid-col-4 desktop:grid-col-3\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"hds-bio-thumbnail width-10 tablet:width-card desktop:width-card-lg\">\n\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"hds-media-background  \"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/astronaut_candidate_marcos_berrios.jpg?w=640\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large\" alt=\"Astronaut Candidate Marcos Berrios\" style=\"transform: scale(1.2); 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He reported for duty in January 2022. The Air Force test pilot holds a bachelor\u2019s degree in mechanical engineering from Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and a master\u2019s degree in mechanical engineering and a doctorate in aeronautics and astronautics from Stanford University. An experienced pilot, Berr\u00edos has accumulated more than 110 combat missions and 1,400 hours of flight time in more than 21 different aircraft.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Personal<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Born in Fort Campbell, Tennessee, Berr\u00edos considers Guaynabo, Puerto Rico, to be his hometown. Berr\u00edos enjoys hiking, strength training, and water sports.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Education<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Graduated from Antilles High School in Bayam\u00f3n, Puerto Rico. Earned a bachelor of science in mechanical engineering from Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, Massachusetts. Earned a master of science in mechanical engineering and a doctorate in aeronautics and astronautics from Stanford University, Palo Alto, California. Graduated from the U.S. Naval Test Pilot School in Patuxent River, Maryland.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Experience<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Berr\u00edos began his career as an aerospace engineer for the U.S. Army Aviation Development Directorate at Moffett Field, California, in 2011. His research focused on understanding the dynamic behavior of using two helicopters to carry a single external load and the associated flight control challenges. In addition, he led research efforts on developing flying qualities requirements and flight control methodologies for unmanned aerial systems. Berr\u00edos leveraged his operational flying experience to serve as a research pilot, evaluating flight symbology and displays, advanced flight control concepts, and pilot-vehicle interfaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He began his operational flying career in 2011 as a National Guardsman and HH-60G Combat Search and Rescue (CSAR) helicopter pilot assigned to the 129th Rescue Squadron of the California Air National Guard at Moffett Field. He deployed to Camp Bastion, Afghanistan, and the Horn of Africa in support of Operation Enduring Freedom where he conducted casualty evacuation and special operations missions. In support of the State of California, he conducted overwater and mountainous rescues, aerial firefighting, and counter drug operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In 2019, Berr\u00edos reported for duty at the U.S. Naval Test Pilot School in Patuxent River, Maryland. Upon graduation, he was assigned to the CSAR Combined Test Force at Nellis Air Force Base in Nevada as a developmental test pilot. Berr\u00edos executed a variety of flight test activities that included avionics, defensive systems, synthetic vision technologies, and electric vertical takeoff and landing vehicles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Berr\u00edos originally received his commission through the Air National Guard in 2008. After completing Initial Flight School, he reported to Laughlin Air Force Base in Texas and later Fort Rucker in Alabama for U.S. Air Force Joint Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training. He earned his wings in 2010 and reported to Kirtland Air Force Base in New Mexico for training in the HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At the time of his selection as a NASA astronaut candidate, Berr\u00edos served as the commander of Detachment 1, 413th Flight Test Squadron and deputy director of the CSAR Combined Task Force. He has accumulated more than 110 combat missions and 1,400 hours of flight time in more than 21 different aircraft.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">NASA Experience<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Berr\u00edos was selected as a NASA astronaut candidate in December 2021 and reported for duty in January 2022 to complete two years of initial astronaut training.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Awards\/Honors<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Air Medal with three oak leaf clusters; Air Force Expeditionary Service Ribbon with gold border; Air Force Commendation Medal with one oak leaf cluster; Gates Millennium Scholar, NASA Group Achievement Award.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Organizations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Vertical Flight Society, U.S. Navy Test Pilot School Alumni Association.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Marcos Gabriel Berr\u00edos, Ph.D., Major, Air National Guard Lee esta biograf\u00eda en espa\u00f1ol aqu\u00ed. 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