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.
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.
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.
The remarkable story of Captain Ed Dwight, the first African-American astronaut candidate who faced challenges and controversy during the Space Race era.
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…