Exploring the Depths of Space with Ronald E. McNair

Ronald McNair grew up in Lake City, SC. He grew up to become an astronaut. Tragically, he was on the Challenger mission, which exploded ... His brother, Carl S., also wrote the official biography, In the Spirit of Ronald E. McNair—Astronaut: An American Hero. McNair graduated as ... Ronald Erwin McNair (October 21, 1950 – January 28, 1986) was an American NASA astronaut and physicist. He died at the age of 35 during the launch of the Space ... This building played an important role in the early education of Dr. Ronald E. McNair, Lake City native and former NASA astronaut who, at nine years of age, was ... One of the first African American astronauts, McNair, was selected as a mission specialist astronaut for NASA's Space Shuttle Program in 1978. Dr. Ronald E. McNair was a pioneering physicist, astronaut, and inspiration to countless individuals. Born on October 21, 1950, in Lake City, South Carolina. Ronald Ervin McNair was born to Carl and Pearl McNair on October 21, 1950 ... In later years, as an experienced astronaut, McNair would counsel young ... Ronald E. McNair and Perseverance. January 28, 2022. S78-35300 (31 Jan 1978) — NASA Astronaut Dr. Ronald E. McNair (PH.D.) was assigned as a mission ... His brother Carl wrote Ronald's official biography, In the Spirit of Ronald E ... Astronaut candidates Ronald McNair, Guion Bluford, and Frederick ... Official NASA portrait of Ronald E. McNair, Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons. Ronald Erwin McNair grew up in Lake City, the second son of Carl and ...