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First Black astronaut candidate Ed Dwight reflects on historic Moon mission

Ed Dwight, selected in the 1960s as the nation’s first Black astronaut candidate, reflected on a landmark Moon mission even though he never had the opportunity to go himself.

Published Mar 31, 2026, 9:40 PM EDT | WFMZZ

Ed Dwight was chosen in the 1960s as the United States’ first Black astronaut candidate. He reflected on a historic Moon mission, though he never got his chance to travel to the Moon.