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From Coconut Grove to Space: Winston Scott's Inspiring Journey

1/14/2025

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Winston Scott, a 74-year-old NASA astronaut, rose from the segregated streets of Coconut Grove, Florida, to the stars. His journey began at George Washington Carver Elementary and continued through Coral Gables High, leading him to a career as a Naval Aviator. Selected by NASA in 1992, Scott completed two missions, celebrating the breathtaking beauty and unity of our planet from above.

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Winston Scott, a 74-year-old NASA astronaut, rose from the segregated streets of Coconut Grove, Florida, to the stars. His journey began at George Washington Carver Elementary and continued through Coral Gables High, leading him to a career as a Naval Aviator. Selected by NASA in 1992, Scott completed two missions, celebrating the breathtaking beauty and unity of our planet from above.