Mae Jemison became the first African-American woman to enter the space program. She joined the crew of seven astronauts on the Endeavour, becoming the first African-American woman in space. As a child, she loved reading about space.
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Welcome to the SmartyPants Science Channel where kids explore science concepts in fun, inquiry-based ways. This channel is run by Lynette Dickerson, a veteran teacher from South Carolina, and her son, Harper.