Space exploration and Black history are intertwined in many ways. One of the most notable figures is Dr. Mae Jemison, who became the first African American woman to travel to space in 1992 aboard the Space Shuttle Endeavour.

Another significant figure is Guion Bluford, who became the first African American astronaut to travel to space in 1983 aboard the Space Shuttle Challenger.

Also, mathematician and aerospace engineer Mary Jackson made history as the first African American female engineer at NASA, where she worked on numerous important projects that helped pave the way for space exploration.

The contributions of these individuals and many others have been instrumental in advancing space exploration and inspiring future generations of Black scientists, engineers, and astronauts.