Mae Jemison became the first African American woman to be admitted into NASA’s astronaut training program in 1987

June 4

On June 4, 1987, Mae Jemison became the first African American woman to be admitted into NASA’s astronaut training program.

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Sources

Alexander, K. L. (n.d.). Mae Jemison Biography. https://www.womenshistory.org/education-resources/biographies/mae-jemison