African-American astronauts are Americans of African descent who have been part of an astronaut program, whether or not they have traveled into space. African-Americans who have been passengers on space-tourist flights are also included in this article, although there is dispute over whether such passengers become "astronauts."

2023年5月11日 · From the thousands of applications received, only a few are chosen for the intensive Astronaut Candidate Program. This fact sheet lists those astronauts of African descent. Read minibiographies of some of NASA's astronauts.

2019年7月16日 · It was 22 years after Alan Shepard’s first space trip that the U.S. sent a person of color up. Maj. Robert H. Lawrence Jr. was the first African-American astronaut to be chosen by a U.S....

NASA’s African-American Astronauts Michael Anderson Born December 25, 1959, in Plattsburgh, NY. Graduated from Cheney High School in Cheney, WA, in 1977. Received a Bachelor of Science in physics/astronomy from University of Washington in 1981 and a Master of Science in physics from Creighton University in 1990.

2 天之前 · On this day in 1995, Dr. Bernard Harris Jr. made history, stepping into the vastness of space and becoming the first African American astronaut to complete a spacewalk.

2020年10月22日 · Robert H. Lawrence, first African -American astronaut selected by NASA. NASA. Robert Henry Lawrence, Jr. (October 2, 1935 - December 8, 1967) was a United States Air Force officer and the first Black American astronaut.

Astronaut and aerospace engineer Jeanette Epps is slated to become the 16th African American astronaut in space—and the fourth Black woman—when her mission to the ISS launches in late 2021.

2024年1月11日 · In this article, we delve into the remarkable journeys and notable missions of Black astronauts, highlighting their significant contributions to space exploration and the enduring impact of their accomplishments on the scientific community and beyond. 1. Guion S. Bluford Jr. – STS-8, STS-61A, STS-39, STS-53.