The Inspiring Journey of Ronald E. McNair, Space Pioneer

A tribute to astronaut and MIT alum, Dr. Ronald E. McNair, featuring a collection of voices from those who knew him. North Carolina A&T celebrates alumnus, Challenger astronaut Dr. Ronald McNair Subscribe to WXII on YouTube now for more: ... South Carolina history is rich with contributions from African-Americans. Today we feature astronaut and scientist Ronald E. McNair. He was the second African American astronaut to go to space. The University of South Carolina called McNair “the unlikeliest of heroes” but the ... On February 3, 1984, Astronaut Dr. Ronald E. McNair embarked on his inaugural space journey aboard Space Shuttle Challenger STS-41B. 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 ... His brother, Carl S., also wrote the official biography, In the Spirit of Ronald E. McNair- Astronaut: An American Hero (https://www.amazon.com/ ... Ronald E. McNair was born on October 21, 1950, in Lake City, South Carolina. McNair achieved early success in the segregated public school system. 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 ... 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 ...