Ed Dwight, America's First Black Astronaut Candidate, Set for Historic Spaceflight at 90

At age 90, Ed Dwight will become the oldest person to fly in space, fulfilling a lifelong dream delayed by racial politics.

Ed Dwight, the first Black astronaut candidate chosen in 1961, will finally journey to space aboard Blue Origin’s New Shepard rocket.
The upcoming NS-25 mission marks Blue Origin’s first crewed flight since August 2022, showcasing the company's return to manned space travel.
Dwight's inclusion is sponsored by Space for Humanity and the Jaison and Jamie Robinson Foundation, highlighting his historical significance.
At 90 years old, Dwight is poised to break the record as the oldest person to travel to space, surpassing actor William Shatner's 2021 record.
The mission, yet to be dated, represents a milestone in space tourism and diversity in space exploration.