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Katherine Johnson helped the United States reach our destiny in space.

Julius Montgomery, a pioneering African American in the space program, died on January 22, 2020, in Florida. He was the first African American ever hired at the Cape Canaveral space facility to work as a technical professional. Additionally, he integrated the Florida Institute of Technology and was the first black member of the Melbourne, Florida, City Council.

The 320th Barrage Balloon Battalion, the only unit that stormed the beach at Normandy on June 6, 1944, that was comprised entirely of African American soldiers, played a vital role in protecting the ships and soldiers during the D-Day invasion.

National Air and Space Museum director reflects on the trailblazing women in aviation and space that inspire her.

Bessie Coleman's legacy as the first African American woman to earn a pilot’s license has impacted and inspired flight students for decades.

The personal papers of William J. Powell, an early African American aviation pioneer, highlight his career with the American Expeditionary Forces and his work to support African Americans in aviation.

Bragg was a pioneer African American pilot whose leadership in Black pilot organizations in the 1930s paved the way for other aviators. 

What is it like to train as an astronaut? Victor Glover, part of NASA’s 2013 astronaut class, is one of the few who knows what it’s like to prepare for a journey beyond Earth’s atmosphere.

Aerospace pioneers make all kinds of new discoveries during their careers—some even find that special someone along the way.

NASA Astronaut and USAF command pilot Alvin Drew shares his reflections on a lifetime of exploring the universe.