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NASA Veteran Discusses Space Health Risks, Launches Adventure Sweepstakes

10/11/2025

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Winston Elliott Scott, a retired NASA astronaut, logged over 24 days in space in 1996–1997.
Now 75, he notes challenges astronauts face, including radiation and microgravity.
In an exclusive ScienceAlert interview, Scott discusses space travel effects on health.
The article promotes a Space Coast adventure sweepstakes and invites readers to subscribe to the Spark newsletter, with the sweepstakes running October 10–December 11, 2025.

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Story summary

Winston Elliott Scott, a retired NASA astronaut, logged over 24 days in space in 1996–1997.
Now 75, he notes challenges astronauts face, including radiation and microgravity.
In an exclusive ScienceAlert interview, Scott discusses space travel effects on health.
The article promotes a Space Coast adventure sweepstakes and invites readers to subscribe to the Spark newsletter, with the sweepstakes running October 10–December 11, 2025.