NASA, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, has a significant history with contributions from African Americans. One of the most notable figures is Katherine Johnson, a mathematician who played a crucial role in the early years of NASA's space program. Johnson's calculations were instrumental in numerous manned spaceflights, including the historic Apollo 11 moon landing.

Another prominent figure is Dr. Guion S. Bluford, Jr., who became the first African American astronaut to travel to space in 1983 as a part of the Space Shuttle Challenger mission STS-8. Dr. Mae Jemison also made history as the first African American woman to travel to space aboard the Space Shuttle Endeavour in 1992.

Throughout its history, NASA has continued to prioritize diversity and inclusion, striving to create opportunities for underrepresented groups in the field of aerospace and space exploration. African Americans have continued to make significant contributions to NASA's missions, research, and advancements in space technology.