Mae C. Jemison

Contribution:  The first African American female astronaut. In 1992, she flew into space aboard the Endeavour, becoming the first African American woman in space.

Age: 65

Mini Bio:

Mae C. Jemison is an American astronaut and physician who, on June 4, 1987, became the first African American woman to be admitted into NASA’s astronaut training program. On September 12, 1992, Jemison finally flew into space with six other astronauts aboard the Endeavour on mission STS47, becoming the first African American woman in space. In recognition of her accomplishments, Jemison has received several awards and honorary doctorates.

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