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The US’s first black astronaut trainee reaches space at 90 - Lives Less Ordinary
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In May 2024, 90-year-old Ed Dwight Jr. from Kansas City, Missouri travelled to the edge of space – he was an honoured guest in the Blue Origin rocket. His trip was 60 years overdue. Ed had been chosen by President John F Kennedy to be the first African-American astronaut at a time when racism was rife and segregation a reality. But JFK’s plans for Ed were scuppered – and Ed had to pick himself up and build a whole new career.
Please be aware that this episode contains outdated racial language that may offend.
Presenter: Jo Fidgen
Get in touch: liveslessordinary@bbc.co.uk or WhatsApp: 0044 330 678 2784
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