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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At the luncheon held during NASA’s Future Forum in Miami, Barrington Irving talks about his experiences as the first African-American and youngest person to fly solo around the world. The forum focused on how space exploration benefits Florida's economy. The event, which included presentations and panels, was held at the University of Miami's BankUnited Center. Among those participating were NASA Deputy Administrator Shana Dale, astronaut Carl Walz, director of the Advanced Capabilities Division in NASA's Exploration Systems Mission Directorate, and Russell Romanella, director, International Space Station and Spacecraft Processing. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett