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Mae C. Jemison
1956–present
First African American woman to travel to space.
📖Biography
Mae Carol Jemison is an American engineer, physician, and former NASA astronaut. She became the first African American woman to travel into space in September 1992 aboard the Space Shuttle Endeavour.
Key Achievements
1
First African American woman in space (1992)
2
Served in the Peace Corps
3
Founded the Jemison Group
4
Appeared on Star Trek: The Next Generation
Legacy & Impact
Jemison broke barriers in science and space exploration, inspiring generations of young women and people of color to pursue STEM careers.