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  1. Robert Henry Lawrence Jr. (October 2, 1935 – December 8, 1967) was a United States Air Force officer and the first African-American astronaut.

  2. Feb 21, 2018 · Learn about the life and legacy of Maj. Robert H. Lawrence, Jr., who was selected as an astronaut by the USAF for the MOL Program in 1967. He was the first African-American to become an astronaut and a pioneer in space research and exploration.

  3. Robert Alasdair Davidson Lawrence MC (born 3 July 1960) is a former British Army officer who was severely wounded while fighting in the Falklands War in 1982.

  4. May 25, 2024 · Robert Henry Lawrence Jr. is barely known to the public today, but as the first African American astronaut, his brief yet trailblazing life helped shape the course of human spaceflight. His story is one of soaring talent, tragic loss, and enduring impact that deserves to be remembered.

  5. May 13, 2024 · Robert Henry Lawrence, Jr. was a U.S. Air Force major who was the first African American astronaut in the U.S. space program. However, he died in a fighter jet crash before getting the opportunity to fly in space.

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  6. Oct 19, 2010 · Robert Henry Lawrence Jr. was a test pilot and senior Air Force officer who was selected to be an astronaut in 1967. He died in a plane crash while flying an F-104 Starfighter in December 1967.

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  8. May 29, 2022 · Learn about the life and legacy of Robert Lawrence, an Englewood native who was invited to join the Manned Orbiting Laboratory program in 1965 but died in a plane crash. His name is honored in space, science and education.

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