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Mae Jemison

Discovery crew 2006. On the left is Joan Higginbotham, the third African-American woman to go to space

Black women making their mark in space and science

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SLIDESHOW - It is important to bring attention to some of the African-American females that have, and are still, paving the road for future scientists, astronauts or any STEM degree holders...
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Female astronaut to lead mission to go beyond solar system

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The astronaut who became the first black woman in space in 1992 has been chosen to skipper the '100 Year Starship' project...
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Mae Jemison, first African-American woman in space

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In honor of Black History Month, a love of astronomy leads to an historic trip in orbit...
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