"Black Astronauts: Honoring the Past, Embracing the Future of Space Exploration"

Black astronauts gathered at an event called "From STEM to the Stars" to celebrate Black excellence in space and inspire students in STEM fields. They reflected on the history of Black astronauts and their contributions to space exploration. Two pioneers, Joan Higginbotham and Bernard Harris, shared their experiences and emphasized the importance of diversity in the space industry. They discussed their missions and the significance of collaboration and representation. The article also highlighted upcoming milestones, including Victor Glover becoming the first Black astronaut to leave low Earth orbit with the Artemis 2 mission, and Jeanette Epps getting a second chance to visit the International Space Station with SpaceX's Crew-8 mission.