First Black Astronaut Hopeful, Now 90, Finally Heads to Space
Ed Dwight: The Man Who Hoped to be the First Black Astronaut Finally Gets his Chance In 1961, Ed Dwight, an ambitious African American Air Force pilot, nurtured a dream of becoming the first Black astronaut. However, despite his qualifications and President Kennedy’s support, his aspirations were thwarted. After decades
April 25, 2024
