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people became vital parts of the world space science com- munity. Some men and women of color did indeed reach outer space, while others created technologies and process- es that advanced the exploration of space. The opportuni- ties were sometimes harder to create for African Americans than for others, but the hard work was worth it, and those pioneers have opened doors for thousands since. Addressing an audience at the John F. Kennedy Space

President Obama and his family toured a NASA facility to get an up-close look at the Space Shuttle.

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Black Achievement in Science: Space