Ed Dwight, 90, Achieves Historic Spaceflight After Six Decades

The first Black astronaut candidate finally reaches space, becoming the oldest person to do so.

Ed Dwight, selected by JFK in 1961, was the first Black astronaut candidate but never flew due to NASA's decision.
Dwight's flight on Blue Origin's New Shepard NS-25 marks his long-awaited journey to space at age 90.
He was joined by five other passengers, experiencing weightlessness and stunning views of Earth.
Dwight's journey was sponsored by Space for Humanity and supported by the Jaison and Jamie Robinson Foundation.
Retired NASA astronauts celebrated Dwight's accomplishment, acknowledging his role in paving the way for future Black astronauts.