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Here Are the 18 African-American Astronauts

After Ed Dwight’s journey to become the first African-American in space ended, Maj. Robert H. Lawrence Jr. was selected, on June 30, 1967, for the Defense Department’s Manned Orbiting Laboratory ...

Ed Dwight, America's first Black astronaut candidate, finally goes to space 60 years later

Ed Dwight, America's first Black astronaut candidate, finally rocketed into space 60 years later, flying with Jeff Bezos' rocket company on Sunday.
Business Insider

I was the first Black man to walk in space. My career as an astronaut was hard for my family.

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Smithsonian Magazine

A Woman’s Place: In Outer Space

Learn about Sally Ride, Mae Jemison, and Eileen Collins, some of the pioneering women at NASA who were among the first to suit up for spaceflight. Valerie Neal Sally Ride at the Lyndon B. Johnson ...
Forbes

Astronaut Dr. Sian Proctor Is The 1st African-American Woman To Be A Mission Pilot | 2025 Forbes Power Women's Summit

At the 2025 Forbes Power Women's Summit Dr. Sian Proctor shares how she uses her power as an astronaut, poet, and author to inspire women in their professional and creative business journey. Dr. Sian ...