Mae Jemison

NASAAmericanRetired

First African-American woman in space (1992)

Missions

Time in space

Spacewalks

First flight

1992

Career span

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Biography

First African-American woman in space, flying aboard Endeavour in September 1992. A physician and engineer, Jemison conducted experiments in life sciences and materials science during the mission.

Career Timeline

12 Sept 1992First spaceflight

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