Guion Bluford is a courageous astronaut who made history by becoming the very first African American to travel into space! He flew to space four different times during his career. He showed the world that with hard work and a love for science, you can reach the stars!
Guion blasted off on the Space Shuttle Challenger in 1983 and became the first African American in space! While in space, he worked with a giant robotic arm and helped do important science experiments. He flew to space four different times during his career, spending many days floating above the Earth. His bravery opened the door for many more people to follow their dreams of space travel!
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