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 …

Jul 16, 2019 · Maj. Robert H. Lawrence Jr. was the first African-American astronaut to be chosen by a U.S. space program. He was killed in a training accident later that year.

Feb 28, 2024 · Victor Glover will be the first Black astronaut to travel around the moon, but there are plenty of other Black astronauts you should know.

Jan 11, 2024 · 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 …

Feb 23, 2023 · List of Black astronauts who have flown in space. Robert H. Lawrence holds the honor as the first Black astronaut selected for a space program.

Feb 24, 2021 · On Dec. 9, 2020, NASA selected 18 astronauts from its corps to form the Artemis Team, eligible for early flight assignments to exploration missions. Included on the Artemis …

Jan 30, 2024 · The Color of Space captures the personal stories of seven current and former astronauts, each selected to become part of NASA’s astronaut corps and train for space …

May 11, 2023 · 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.

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 …

Oct 22, 2020 · Meet 16 Black Americans who have played major roles in the history of the U.S. in astronomy, astrophysics, and space exploration.