Dr. Bernard Harris, the first African American to walk in space, is set to be inducted into the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame on May 31 at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Cape Canaveral, Florida.
“Being inducted into the Astronaut Hall of Fame is a tremendous honor, made even more special by the fact that it comes from my peers,” Harris said. “This recognition isn’t just about my accomplishments. It is also a testament to the teamwork and dedication of everyone who shared this amazing journey with me along the way.”Hailing from Texas, Harris earned his bachelor’s degree in biology from the University of Houston in 1978 before pursuing medical school. After completing his residency at the Mayo Clinic and a fellowship at NASA’s Ames Research Center, he joined NASA as a clinical scientist and flight surgeon, entering the astronaut training program in 1990.
In 1993, Harris flew on Space Shuttle Columbia during mission STS-55, where he conducted significant research and experiments. His groundbreaking second mission, STS-63, on Space Shuttle Discovery in 1995, marked a historic milestone as he became the first African American to walk in space.
Throughout his career, Harris logged 437 hours in space and traveled over 7 million miles.
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