The Man Stash Minute: Black History Month- Mae C. Jemison
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Mae C. Jemison is an American astronaut and physician who, on June 4, 1987, became the first African American woman to be admitted into NASA’s astronaut training program. On September 12, 1992, Jemison finally flew into space with six other astronauts aboard the Endeavour on mission STS47, becoming the first African American woman in space. In recognition of her accomplishments, Jemison has received several awards and honorary doctorates.
Citation Information
Article Title
Mae C. Jemison Biography
Author
Biography.com Editors
Website Name
The Biography.com website
URL
https://www.biography.com/astronaut/mae-c-jemison
Access Date
March 1, 2021
Publisher
A&E Television Networks
Last Updated
February 17, 2021
Original Published Date
April 2, 2014
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