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“The Space Race,” a must-see documentary will premiere on National Geographic on Feb 12, and stream on Hulu and Disney+ from Feb 13.

Ed Dwight was trained to be the first Black astronaut years before NASA actually sent an African American into space in 1983.

Ed Dwight was trained to be the first Black astronaut years before NASA actually sent an African American into space in 1983.

A group of Camden Military Academy (CMA) “Senior High” cadets will compete in the National History Day contest, which starts Sunday at the University of Maryland in College Park, Md.,

Gregory’s 1978 astronaut class, known as "The New Guys," included the first American women and people of color to travel space. Their story is detailed in a new book.

Gregory’s 1978 astronaut class, known as ‘The New Guys,’ included the first American women and people of color to travel space. Their story is detailed in a new book.

Nichelle Nichols portrayed communications officer Lt. Nyota Uhura on the bridge of the starship Enterprise through the first three years of Star Trek’s original TV run and six subsequent feature films. She was 89.

Nichelle Nichols, an American actress best known for her work on the science fiction TV series 'Star Trek' in the 1960s, passes away at the age of 89.

Nichelle Nichols, the actress revered by “Star Trek” fans everywhere for her role as Lieutenant Uhura, communications officer on the starshi

She was among the first Black women to have a leading role in a TV series. She later worked with NASA to recruit minorities for the space program.