Marcos Pontes Quotations

Many people ask about the number 13, linking it to the eclipse and the alignment of the stars. I think everything is aligning for a very good mission.

Gagarin is an idol for me. Here I've had the chance to see the places where he was and where he trained, as well as realizing how this nation treasures his example.

To commemorate the six times champions of the world that the Brazilian football team will become this year, I'm taking the Brazilian soccer team shirt.

We are certain that your experiment results will be another reason for all of us to be proud of you.

The training has been really quite strict, demanding a lot from every person, every crew member. But we have excellent comrades where who are always helping me, excellent instructors, as well.

Our expedition was number 13 and there had been a solar eclipse the day before we left.

This is a very significant moment for my country.

I've had the privilege of flying with two wonderful crews. It was a wonderful experience and a wonderful week. Thank you very much.

I feel a great responsibility because I will serve as an example to the younger generation, just as (Yury) Gagarin did in his day.