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Mae C. Jemison becomes first Black woman in space

Physician and engineer Mae C. Jemison launched aboard Space Shuttle Endeavour (STS-47), becoming the first Black woman to travel to space. She conducted scientific experiments during the eight-day mission and later founded a technology company, becoming a prominent advocate for science education and diversity in STEM.

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  1. September 12, 1992
    Mae C. Jemison becomes first Black woman in space

    Physician and engineer Mae C. Jemison launched aboard Space Shuttle Endeavour (STS-47), becoming the first Black woman to travel to space. She conducted scientific experiments during the eight-day mission and later founded a technology company, becoming a prominent advocate for science education and diversity in STEM.

  2. September 12, 1992
    Mae Jemison, first Black woman in space

    Jemison orbits Earth aboard the Space Shuttle Endeavour.