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List of African-American astronauts

List of African-American astronauts

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African-American astronauts are Americans of African descent who have been part of an astronaut program, whether or not they have traveled into space. African-Americans who have been passengers on space-tourist flights are also included in this article, although there is dispute over whether such passengers become "astronauts."[1]

The first three African Americans to travel into space – Ron McNair, Guy Bluford and Fred Gregory

African-American astronauts

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