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Apr 2, 2014 · (1942-) Who Is Guion S. Bluford? Guion S. Bluford was a decorated Air Force pilot in Vietnam before joining NASA in the late 1970s. In 1983, he became the first African American to travel...
May 9, 2013 · NASA astronaut, aerospace engineer, military officer, and senior engineering executive, Guion S. Bluford Jr. was born on November 22, 1942 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He was the eldest of three sons of Guion Bluford, Sr., a mechanical engineer, and Lolita Bluford, a special education teacher.
Feb 19, 2017 · On the soggy morning of Aug. 30, 1983, he was one of five members aboard Space Shuttle Challenger when STS-8 launched. On that day, he became the first African-American in space. STS-8 was full of former Scouts. Commander Richard Truly is an Eagle Scout.
West Philly native Guion Bluford, or “Guy,” became the first black man to go to space, PhillyHistory.org reported on its blog. The city gave Bluford a warm welcome when he returned from his mission, STS8.
Jan 19, 2018 · Guion "Guy" Bluford, Jr. often told people he didn't join NASA just to become the first Black man to fly to orbit, but of course, that was part of his story. While it was a personal and social milestone, Bluford had in mind to be the best aerospace engineer he could be.
Aug 30, 2023 · Exactly 40 years ago today, on August 30, 1983, Guion “Guy” Bluford became the first African American to reach space. His mission, STS-8, was the eighth NASA Space Shuttle mission in history...
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NASA astronaut, aerospace engineer, military officer, and senior engineering executive, Guion S. Bluford Jr. was born on November 22, 1942 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He was the eldest of three sons of Guion Bluford, Sr., a mechanical engineer, and Lolita Bluford, a special education teacher.
