The Contributions of African Americans to Space Exploration

Who was the first African American astronaut to travel to space?

• Guion S. Bluford Jr.

• Mae Jemison

• Ronald McNair

• Katherine Johnson

What was Katherine Johnson known for?

• Being the first African American woman in space

• Her contributions to laser technology

• Her critical calculations for NASA missions

• Flying on four space shuttle missions

Which mission did Mae Jemison fly on?

• Challenger STS-8

• Apollo 13

• Earth Resources Satellite

• Endeavour on STS-47

What field did Ronald McNair contribute to outside of being an astronaut?

• Engineering

• Life sciences

• Mathematical calculations

• Laser technology

What significant barrier did these African American pioneers face?

• Lack of funding

• Racial discrimination

• Lack of education

• Language barriers

What is the legacy of these African American pioneers in space exploration?

• Increased funding for NASA

• Development of new space shuttles

• Expansion of the Earth Resources Satellite program

• Inspiring future generations

Who was the first African American woman in space?

• Katherine Johnson

• Mae Jemison

• Michelle Obama

• Ursula Burns

What was the mission of Guion S. Bluford Jr.?

• Challenger STS-8

• Apollo 11

• Endeavour on STS-47

• Mars Rover Mission

Which film highlighted the contributions of African American women to space exploration?

• Star Trek

• Hidden Figures

• Interstellar

• Gravity

Which African American astronaut served as a mission specialist on STS-51-C?

• Frederick D. Gregory

• Charles Bolden

• Ronald McNair

• Guion S. Bluford Jr.