Tag: NASA
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Dr. Bernard Harris, the first Black astronaut to walk in space, has been inducted into the Astronaut Hall of Fame. Learn about his groundbreaking career and legacy.
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Dr. Bernard Harris, the first African American in space, will be inducted into the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame on May 31, honoring his pioneering achievements in space exploration.
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Dr. Mae Jemison, the first Black woman in space, inspires future generations at Seattle YWCA luncheon, sharing her journey from childhood dreams to NASA astronaut.
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NASA makes history by transmitting Missy Elliott’s “The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly)” to Venus, marking the first hip-hop song sent to space by the agency.
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The historic legacy of Nichelle Nichols, known for her groundbreaking role as Lieutenant Uhura on Star Trek. Discover how her portrayal challenged stereotypes and inspired diverse representation in television and space exploration.
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The remarkable story of Captain Ed Dwight, the first African-American astronaut candidate who faced challenges and controversy during the Space Race era.
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Guion Stewart Bluford Jr. (born November 22, 1942) is an American aerospace engineer, retired United States Air Force (USAF) officer and fighter pilot, and former NASAastronaut, in which capacity he became the first African American to go to space.[1][2][a] While assigned to NASA, he remained a USAF officer…
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