Africa.com is thrilled to announce the upcoming virtual event titled “Africa, Meet 7 Black Astronauts!” set to take place on March 18, 2025. This groundbreaking event will feature seven Black NASA astronauts who have made significant contributions to space exploration. Students, educators, and inquisitive minds from Africa and beyond are invited to join this inspiring event to hear firsthand from these trailblazing astronauts.
Co-hosted by Africa.com and the Student Sponsorship Programme (SSP), the event aims to showcase the transformative power of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education. It provides a unique opportunity to engage with some of the most accomplished astronauts in the field.
The event will introduce the audience to the following distinguished astronauts:
– Dr. Robert L. Satcher Jr. – NASA astronaut and the first orthopedic surgeon in space
– Capt. Winston E. Scott – NASA astronaut, naval aviator, and experienced spacewalker
– Maj. Gen. Charles F. Bolden Jr. – NASA astronaut, former NASA Administrator, and space shuttle commander
– Dr. Bernard A. Harris Jr. – NASA astronaut, physician, and the first Black American to perform a spacewalk
– Joan E. Higginbotham – NASA astronaut and aerospace engineer who flew aboard Space Shuttle Discovery
– Col. Frederick D. Gregory – NASA astronaut and the first African American to pilot and command a space shuttle mission
– Capt. Robert L. Curbeam Jr. – Veteran NASA astronaut with multiple spaceflights and spacewalks
The event aims to inspire the next generation of scientists and engineers in Africa. Teresa Clarke, Chair and CEO of Africa.com, emphasizes the importance of investing in young minds to foster big dreams. The event will feature engaging discussions on the astronauts’ experiences in space, the obstacles they overcame, and the crucial role of STEM education in shaping the future of exploration.
Participants will have the opportunity to interact with the astronauts by submitting questions during the live-streamed event. This interactive experience is designed to inspire and empower aspiring astronauts, engineers, and scientists to pursue their dreams.
Event Details:
– Date: March 18, 2025
– Time: 3:00 PM (SAST, UTC +2)
– Registration: online.africa.com/meet-the-astronauts
– Follow the conversation on WhatsApp: chat.whatsapp.com/LL5rNhVSzemLSi6FQ0Tiep
Africa.com invites students, educators, curious minds, and technology enthusiasts to join this historic event. Whether you aspire to become an astronaut, an engineer, or a scientist, “Africa, Meet 7 Black Astronauts!” will inspire you to aim for the stars.
For media inquiries, partnership opportunities, or additional information, please contact:
Sokhu Sibiya, Sr. Editor, Africa.com
Email: press@africa.com
Website: www.africa.com
