About Mário Ferreira
Born 1968. Mário Ferreira is a Portuguese businessperson and space tourist.
Mário Nuno dos Santos Ferreira (born 1968) is a Portuguese businessman and entrepreneur. He is the chairman of Media Capital, a major Portuguese media company with holdings including TVI and CNN Portugal. In March 2024, he acquired a 4.6% stake in Savannah Resources which is developing Europe’s largest lithium mine in northern Portugal.
On 4 August 2022, as part of the Blue Origin NS-22 mission, Mário Ferreira lifted off from Corn Ranch, Texas to space on board of New Shepard. He became the first Portuguese person to travel to space.
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Who is Mário Ferreira?
Portuguese businessperson
When was Mário Ferreira born?
Mário Ferreira was born on 15 January 1968 in Matosinhos.
What is Mário Ferreira's occupation?
Mário Ferreira is a businessperson and space tourist.
What nationality is Mário Ferreira?
Mário Ferreira is Portuguese.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Mário Ferreira. https://biography.guide/mario-ferreira/
MLA: "Mário Ferreira." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/mario-ferreira/.
Chicago: "Mário Ferreira." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/mario-ferreira/.
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