Fifty years ago, a tragic accident ended the groundbreaking career of Maj. Robert H. Lawrence Jr., a Chicago native and stellar Air Force pilot who became America’s first Black astronaut. On Dec. 8, 2017 — the 50th anniversary of his death — NASA honored his often-ignored legacy and contributions to the agency.
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