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Edward Dwight, Once Picked to Be the First Black Astronaut in Space, Aims for Space at Last

Six decades ago, Mr. Dwight’s shot at becoming the first Black astronaut in space was thwarted by racism and politics. Now, at 90, he’s finally going up.

Matt Richtel
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Black People, Colorado, Discrimination, Private Spaceflight, United States Air Force Academy
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