Marcos Cesar Pontes (born 11 March 1963) is a Brazilian Air Force pilot, engineer, AEB astronaut, politician and author. He became the first South American
for a seat at the Chamber of Deputies. However, he wasn't elected. Marcos Pontes, a member of the Liberal Party, was elected to replace Serra in the
of the Senate for Ceará since 2019. Marcos Pontes (PL-SP) - Member of the Senate for São Paulo since 2023. Marcos do Val (PODE-ES) - Member of the Senate
Tokarev were joined on their return trip to Earth by Flight Engineer Marcos Pontes who launched aboard Soyuz TMA-8 and spent approximately seven days aboard
Federal". www25.senado.leg.br. Retrieved 2026-10-03. "Senador Astronauta Marcos Pontes - Senado Federal". www25.senado.leg.br. Retrieved 2026-10-03. "Senador
together with Marcos Pontes, the first Brazilian in space. The Brazilian government paid Russia approximately $20 million (USD) for Pontes' flight. They
cabinet. On 31 October, president-elect Bolsonaro announced astronaut Marcos Pontes as the future Minister of Science and Technology; as of that date, he
Minas Gerais (2019–present), city councilor of Patrocínio (2013–2017) Marcos Pontes (SP), senator for São Paulo (2023–present) and minister of Science,
figures mentioned as possible running mates for Bolsonaro included: Marcos Pontes, a famous astronaut and member of the PSL who would eventually become
Seif (PL) São Paulo Alexandre Giordano (PODE)[a] Mara Gabrilli (PSD) Marcos Pontes (PL) Sergipe Alessandro Vieira (MDB) Laercio Oliveira (PP) Rogério Carvalho