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National GeographicIn 1961, U.S. President John F. Kennedy selected Edward Joseph “Ed” Dwight Jr. to become the first African American astronaut. While Ed was not selected by NASA, his cultural impact paved the way. In honor of #WorldSpaceWeek, we’re celebrating his legacy. 🌎 Coming this February to @disneyplus “The Space Race” takes a new look at the Space Age through the untold stories of Black astronauts. #TheSpaceRaceFilm #WSW2023 🔭
On the profile · Oct 9, 2023