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A remarkable Coloradan - and an American pioneer - celebrates his 92nd birthday today. Ed Dwight was the first Black man to be selected for astronaut training more than 60 years ago. And six decades later, he became the oldest person to go to space.

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Sept. 9, 2025: From astronaut to artist, Ed Dwight reflects on a journey making history as he turns 92

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Sept. 9, 2025: From astronaut to artist, Ed Dwight reflects on a journey making history as he turns 92

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Sept. 9, 2025: From astronaut to artist, Ed Dwight reflects on a journey making history as he turns 92

His life story reads like a movie script. 92-year-old Ed Dwight has made history in space and sculpture

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