The Man Stash Minute: Black History Month- Mae C. Jemison

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. Citation Information Article Title Mae C. Jemison Biography Author Biography.com Editors Website Name The Biography.com website URL https://www.biography.com/astronaut/mae-c-jemison Access Date March 1, 2021 Publisher A&E Television Networks Last Updated February 17, 2021 Original Published Date April 2, 2014