Rohit Goeptar's journey to NASA began in poverty in Suriname, where his parents worked multiple jobs just to provide food and shelter. At age six, his family moved to California seeking opportunity, though his path took additional turns before he ultimately built his career with the space agency. According to NASA, Goeptar's story is one of resilience shaped by early hardship and family determination.

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