Rafael Navarro González (April 25, 1959 – January 28, 2021) was a Mexican NASA astrobiologist renowned for his contributions to Martian exploration with the Curiosity rover. He played a pivotal role in identifying ancient organic compounds on Mars, integrating laboratory simulations with field studies and theoretical modeling across biology, chemistry, and physics. His significant research included exploration of volcanic lightning's role in life's origins on Earth. He led projects like the SAM component of the Mars Science Laboratory and the HABIT instrument for the Exomars mission. NASA honored him by naming a Martian mountain after him.
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Meaning of the name - Rafael
God has healed, God has cured
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Rafael Navarro González belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Place of Birth: Mexico City
Cause of Death: COVID-19
Educated At: National Autonomous University of Mexico
Occupation: astrobiologist | researcher | biologist | chemist
Employers: National Autonomous University of Mexico
Awards Received: Alexander von Humboldt Medal | The World Academy of Sciences
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Ephemeris for April 25, 1959
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on April 25, 2024 | Secondary Progressions for April 25, 2024 |
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| Sun | 4 Taurus 44 | 5 Taurus 58 | 7 Cancer 12 |
| Moon | 10 Sagittarius 0 | 25 Scorpio 34 | 26 Aries 56 |
| Mercury | 7 Aries 41 | 15 Aries 59 | 1 Leo 25 |
| Venus | 12 Gemini 45 | 25 Aries 21 | 22 Leo 26 |
| Mars | 8 Cancer 40 | 26 Pisces 11 | 17 Leo 15 |
| Jupiter | 29 Scorpio 44 | 22 Taurus 53 | 22 Scorpio 37 |
| Saturn | 7 Capricorn 22 | 16 Pisces 6 | 3 Capricorn 54 |
| Uranus | 12 Leo 15 | 22 Taurus 7 | 14 Leo 17 |
| Neptune | 5 Scorpio 36 | 28 Pisces 46 | 4 Scorpio 15 |
| Pluto | 1 Virgo 44 | 2 Aquarius 5 | 2 Virgo 10 |
| Rahu | 11 Libra 58 | 14 Aries 44 | 8 Libra 32 |
| Ketu | 11 Aries 58 | 14 Libra 44 | 8 Aries 32 |
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