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VIDEO: Astronaut, From LI, Awaits Turn Leading Space Station Flight

Jasmin Moghbeli's passion for space travel started during elementary school in Baldwin.

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Jasmin Moghbeli, originally from Baldwin, is preparing to lead a NASA flight to the International Space Station next year.
Jasmin Moghbeli, originally from Baldwin, is preparing to lead a NASA flight to the International Space Station next year. (Jerry Barmash/Patch)

BALDWIN, NY — When Jasmin Moghbeli was growing up in Baldwin, she took a strong interest in space travel.

Now the NASA astronaut is on the shortlist to command her own flight to the International Space Station.

Moghbeli was my guest on a special edition of "Patch AM."

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Click here to watch the full interview.

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