Edward Joseph "Ed" Dwight Jr. is an American sculptor, author, and former test pilot. He is the first African American to have entered the Air Force training program from which NASA selected astronauts. He was controversially not selected to... Wikipedia
Born: 1933 (age 90 years), Kansas City, KS
Education: Arizona State University Tempe Campus, Bishop Ward High School, University of Denver, and more
Rank: Captain
Service/branch: United States Air Force
Years of service: 1953–1966
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Edward Joseph "Ed" Dwight Jr. (born September 9, 1933) is an American sculptor, author, and former test pilot. He is the first African American to have ...
Feb 18, 2020 · As Dwight works to preserve the history of African Americans in sculpture, it's only fitting that his legacy as the first black astronaut ...
While serving as a test pilot in the Air Force, Dwight was selected to become an astronaut candidate. He accepted the challenge and became NASA's first African ...
Feb 9, 2024 · Ed Dwight was to be the first Black astronaut. At 90, he's finally getting his due · This image released by National Geographic shows Air Force ...