The Unwavering Determination of Ronald E. McNair, Astronaut

Ronald Erwin McNair was America's second black astronaut and one of seven crew members killed in the space shuttle Challenger explosion January 28, 1986. Ronald Erwin McNair was an American NASA astronaut and physicist. He died at the age of 35 during the launch of the Space Shuttle Challenger on mission ... In 1984, McNair went on his first of three flights to space, aboard the Challenger. He was the second African American astronaut. He is ... In 1978, McNair was selected as one of 35 applicants for NASA's astronaut ... Join Our E-Newsletter · Challenger Center · News & Insights ... 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 McNair- Astronaut October 21,1950- October 21, 1986 In 1971, Physicist Ronald E. McNair received a bachelor's degree in physics from ... Ronald E. McNair, one of the nation's first African ... McNair was considered an expert in his field when NASA took him on as an astronaut in 1978. McNair was selected as an astronaut candidate by NASA. The following year he would be qualified for an assignment on the Space Shuttle ... In 1978, McNair was selected to join the NASA astronaut program. In 1984, he flew aboard the Challenger becoming the second African American to fly in space. Stretch your wings and fly to the sky." — Ronald E. McNair. Embedded Image for: (201692091524474_image.jpg) ...