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African-American astronauts are Americans of African descent who have been part of an astronaut program, regardless of whether they have traveled into
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is a list of African Americans, also known as Black Americans (for the outdated and unscientific racial term) or Afro-Americans. African Americans are
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time between the first male and first female astronauts varied widely by country. The first astronauts originally from Britain, South Korea, and Iran
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professional astronauts. More than 500 people have trained as astronauts. A list of everyone who has flown in space can be found at List of space travelers
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This list of African-American inventors and scientists documents many of the African-Americans who have invented a multitude of items or made discoveries
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This is a list of astronauts of Muslim origin who have traveled to outer space. As of 2024, 18 of them (14 men and 4 women) have been in outer space.
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City. Astronaut candidates Ron McNair, Guy Bluford, and Fred Gregory wearing Apollo spacesuits, May 1978. First three African-American astronauts to go
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To date, there have been six astronauts from Arab nations, also called "najmonauts" (from Arabic نجم (najm), meaning 'star', and Ancient Greek ναύτης (nautes)
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birthplaces of astronauts from the United States' space program and other space travelers born in the United States or holding American citizenship.
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a list of notable African American sportspeople. For other African Americans, see Lists of African Americans. Katrina Adams, current president of the
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employees are almost always referred to as "astronauts", even if they are flying on a Russian vehicle. South Africa: Mark Shuttleworth (Space Adventures) —
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direction of President John F. Kennedy, he became the first African American to enter the Air Force training program from which NASA selected astronauts. Although
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As of 2026[update], forty-four alumni of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have been selected as NASA astronauts, more than any other non-military
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period between the departure of Sean O'Keefe and the swearing in of Michael D. Griffin. Gregory was born to an African-American family in Washington, D.C
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to increase the number of minority and female astronauts. They trained for a year and were officially designated as astronauts in August 1979. His technical
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worldview. Throughout all of this, African Americans created their own culture and history in the United States. In turn, African-American culture has had a pervasive
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and American astronauts on the Russian Mir space station. The prospect of a long stay on Mir was not one calculated to appeal to most astronauts: they
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This is a list of episodes of the American series American Pickers. The series premiered on January 18, 2010, on History. As of January 15, 2025,[update]
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military and commercial astronauts who travel above an altitude of 50 miles (80 km) are awarded astronaut wings. The majority of people who have flown into
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one astronaut in orbit (Mark Shuttleworth) and have founded national space agencies, including an all African African Space Agency of the African Union
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South African-born American test pilot and astronaut (1940–2026)
(November 30, 1940 – March 19, 2026) was a South African-born American world-record-breaking pilot and one of the test pilots for SpaceShipOne, the experimental
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June 13, 1993) was an American Air Force pilot, aeronautical engineer, test pilot, and one of the original Mercury Seven astronauts. He went on to become
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Variant spelling of English Africa, AFRIKA means "land of the Afri."
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French
From the field.
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American, British, English
American Compound of Dorothy and Anna
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 Short form of Italian Elisabetta, LISA means "God is my oath." Compare with another form of Lisa.
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African, American, Christian, Gaelic, Indian
Prince (in Irish); Brave (in American); Traveller
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from the land of the Afarik.
Female
English
 Variant spelling of English Liza, LISA means "God is my oath." Compare with another form of Lisa.
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Danish and Norwegian form of German Liese, LISE means "God is my oath."Â Compare with masculine Lise.
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Native American name APONI means "butterfly."
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Variant spelling of English Africa, AFFRICA means "land of the Afri."
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Salmon's head rising above water.
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Native American Miwok name LISE means "salmon head rising above water." Compare with feminine Lise.
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Sweet. (South African).
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Variant spelling of English Africa, AFRIKAH means "land of the Afri."
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from the land of the Afarik.
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Admired for Look
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Native American Hopi name PAHANA means "lost white brother."
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Variant spelling of English Africa, AFFRICAH means "land of the Afri."
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English name mostly used by African-Americans, derived from the continent name, AFRICA means "land of the Afri." The Afri were a tribe, possibly Berber, who dwelled in North Africa. The origin of the word Afri (pl.), Afer (sing.), may be connected with the Phoenician word 'afar, meaning "dust," which is also found in other Semitic languages, such as Hebrew Afra.
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Variant spelling of English Africa, AFRICAH means "land of the Afri."
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An inclination to one side; as, the ship has a list to starboard.
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The South American lipedosiren, and the allied African species (Protopterus annectens). See Lipedosiren.
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To list; to like.
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A roll or catalogue, that is row or line; a record of names; as, a list of names, books, articles; a list of ratable estate.
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The American avocet (Recurvirostra Americana).
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The American widgeon (Anas Americana).
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A native of Africa; also one ethnologically belonging to an African race.
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Of or pertaining to the United States.
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Of or pertaining to Africa.
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The American black-throated bunting (Spiza Americana).
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To inclose for combat; as, to list a field.
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African.
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To cover with list, or with strips of cloth; to put list on; as, to list a door; to stripe as if with list.
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Of or pertaining to America; as, the American continent: American Indians.
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Opposed to the Americans, their aims, or interests, or to the genius of American institutions.
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