Dr Guion Stewart Bluford Jr. He received a bachelor of science degree in aerospace engineering from pennsylvania state university in 1964, a master of science degree in aerospace engineering from the u.s. Became the first african american in space, as a member of the crew of the space shuttle challenger.an aerospace engineer, an officer in the u.s.

Nasa astronaut, aerospace engineer, military officer, and senior engineering executive, guion s. Mcnair and fred gregory (see photo below). Was born november 22, 1942 philadelphia, pennsylvania.