This week, I have been highlighting some African-Americans who have made accomplishments in Aviation or Space. Frederick Drew Gregory (Colonel, USAF, Ret.) is a former NASA astronaut and former NASA Deputy Administrator. He also served briefly as NASA Acting Administrator in early 2005, covering the period between the departure of Sean O'Keefe and the swearing in of Michael … [Read more...] about Thursday Open Thread: African-Americans in Aviation and Space
African-Americans in Space
Wednesday Open Thread: African-Americans in Aviation and Space
This week's open threads are highlighting the accomplishments of African-Americans in Aviation and Space. Dr. Guion Stewart “Guy” Bluford, Jr. (born November 22, 1942), is an engineer, retired Colonel from the United States Air Force and a former NASA astronaut. He participated in four Space Shuttle flights between 1983 and 1992. In 1983, as a member of the crew of the … [Read more...] about Wednesday Open Thread: African-Americans in Aviation and Space
African-Americans in Aviation and Space
It's Monday, P.O.U. Family and lurkers and this week's open theme is about Africans-Americans in Aviation and Space. Elizabeth "Bessie" Coleman (January 26, 1892 – April 30, 1926) was an American civil aviator. She was the first female pilot ofAfrican American descent and the first person of African American descent to hold an international pilot license. Coleman was born … [Read more...] about African-Americans in Aviation and Space