Mae Jemison: First Black Woman in Space

In September 1992, Mae Jemison flew aboard Space Shuttle Endeavour and became the first African American woman in space.

Before joining NASA she was a physician and served as a Peace Corps medical officer in West Africa. She has since worked to promote science education.

Key Facts

• Born: 1956
• Flew on mission STS 47 in 1992
• Trained as a physician
• Served as a Peace Corps medical officer in Sierra Leone and Liberia

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