According to NASA News, Rohit Goeptar's path to the aerospace industry began in poverty in Suriname, South America. His parents, both working three jobs, could barely provide food and shelter for the family. At age six, they relocated to California seeking new opportunity. Though his childhood involved moving back and forth between continents, Goeptar has built a remarkable career—he now works at NASA's Kennedy Space Center. His story illustrates how family sacrifice and determination can propel someone from scarcity to contributing to space exploration.

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