Guion Bluford

This is Guion Bluford.    He was born November 22, 1942.  Mr. Bluford is an engineer and a NASA astronaut.  In 1983 he became the first African American to travel in space aboard the space shuttle Challenger.   To find out more about Guion Bluford visit:  http:// www.biography.com

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Lonnie G. Johnson

This is Lonnie G. Johnson.  Mr. Johnson was born October 6, 1949.  He is an engineer and inventor.  In 1989 Mr. Johnson invented the SuperSoaker water gun.  It became one of the top selling toys in 1991 and 1992.  Mr. Johnson currently owns two energy technology companies.  To learn more about Lonnie G. Johnson visit: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lonnie_Johnson_(inventor)

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Mae C. Jemison

This is Mae C. Jemison.  She was born October 17, 1956.  She is a doctor and an astronaut.  In 1992 Dr. Jemison became the first African American women to travel in space.  She travel aboard the Endeavour.  Dr. Jemison also holds a degree in chemical engineering.  To learn more about Dr. Mae C. Jemison visit:  http://www.biography.com/people/mae-c-jemison-9542378

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