As a child, she loved science and technology and dreamed of becoming a shuttle astronaut.

Mae Jemison was the first African-American woman to go into space. She traveled with NASA aboard the Space Shuttle Endeavor in 1992. As a Mission Specialist, she spent more than 190 hours in space!  

 She is now a member of the National Women’s Hall of Fame and the International Space Hall of Fame. She was even the first astronaut to appear on Star Trek! She says her success was achieved through hard work and determination. Great Job!

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Dr. Mae Jemison speaks four languages! She is fluent in Russian, Japanese, Swahili and English.

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Make your own SPACE LANDER!

Did you know the first person to walk on the moon was Neil Armstrong in 1969? Astronauts use space shuttles to fly around, collect data, and land on the moon safely. 

Help astronauts by designing your own space lander! Here is the fun activity you can try at home.

Have you ever dreamed of exploring outer space? Tell us about it!