Members of the public are invited to watch The Color of Space, an inspirational documentary by NASA that tells the stories of Black Americans determined to reach the stars. The 50-minute documentary premiered on Juneteenth, Sunday, June 19, the federal holiday commemorating the end of slavery in
NASA’s The Color of Space documentary captures the personal stories of seven current and former Black astronauts, each selected to become part of NASA’s astronaut corps and train for space missions.that tells the stories of Black Americans determined to reach the stars.
The Color of Space captures the personal stories of seven current and former Black astronauts, each selected to become part of NASA’s astronaut corps and train for space missions.
Originally held at Space Center Houston on March 25, the panel discussion marks the first time the seven astronauts have been assembled for an official NASA event. The documentary also features recordings of conversations between the astronauts and students in middle school, as well as students enrolled in Historically Black Colleges and Universities. The astronauts spoke with the students about the unique path achieved by Black explorers within NASA, offered personal stories of hope and resilience, and gave advice to the future generation of scientists, engineers, and explorers.
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