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First Black astronaut candidate ‘proud’ Victor Glover will make history

Al Jazeera English Al Jazeera English April 1, 2026 at 5:07 AM

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First Black astronaut candidate Ed Dwight says he’s “really proud” of Victor Glover who’s set to make history as the first person of colour to loop around the moon. NASA’s Artemis II mission could take off as soon as April 1.

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