Ronald E. McNair A Visionary in Space Science

He was the second African American astronaut to go to space. The University of South Carolina called McNair “the unlikeliest of heroes” but the ... Ronald E. McNair was selected as an astronaut candidate by National Aeronautic Space Administration (NASA) in January 1978. He received a Bachelor of ... Astronaut Dr. Ronald E. McNair was assigned as a mission specialist and was a crew member on two Space Shuttle Missions. Weekly Program Updates. About Ronald McNair. Ronald E. McNair. Upworthy. 167K subscribers. How It All Began For Ronald McNair, the Astronaut! Upworthy. Search. 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 ... McNair was accepted into the NASA astronaut program in 1978 and took his first trip into space aboard the Challenger in 1984 (mission STS-41B). Astronaut Ronald McNair playing his saxophone aboard the Space Shuttle Challenger NASA ... Ahead of his 1986 flight he had been collaborating with ... Celebrate the life and legacy of Ron McNair, whose achievements as an astronaut ... Ronald E. McNair Postbaccalaureate Achievement Program, which ... Ronald E. McNair (1950–1986) was a NASA astronaut, accomplished musician, and black belt Karate instructor. He grew up in Lake City, South Carolina, ... Ronald E. McNair Program. Menu Search Search. Log In · UNL McNair Home ... D. Photo of Ronald E. McNair, Ph.D. in astronaut flight suit. "Whether or not ...