Space ExplorationJune 24, 2024
The Hidden Story of Trailblazing Black Astronauts at NASA
A new film details the history of Ed Dwight and NASA’s first Black astronaut candidates
Stories by Briley Lewis
Briley Lewis (she/her) is a freelance science writer and Ph.D. Candidate/NSF Fellow at the University of California, Los Angeles, studying astronomy and astrophysics. Follow her on Twitter @briles_34 or visit her website.
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