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And each new astronautical foray is a constant reminder of our common humanity, irrespective of other labels applied by virtue of race, gender, nationality or creed.

That expansive purview may seem to leave little room for feats of astronautical derring-do, although Garver acknowledges that human space exploration remains a vital part of NASA’s mission.

He is literally a rocket scientist, holding bachelor’s and master’s degrees in aeronautical and astronautical engineering from Stanford.

It’s the boundary used by the Féderátion Aéronautique Internationale, which certifies and controls global astronautical records.

Heads up, Huskies: Kaden Lee, a 21-year-old junior majoring in aeronautical/astronautical engineering at the University of Washington, competes at 8 p.m.