Guy Bluford, First African American in Space: 40 Years of Inspiration

Bluford’s first mission was STS-8, which launched from Kennedy Space Center, Florida, on Aug. 30, 1983. This was the third flight for the Challenger orbiter, and the first mission with a night launch and night landing. During the mission, the STS-8 crew deployed the Indian National Satellite (INSAT-1B), operated the Canadian-built RMS with the Payload Flight Test Article (PFTA), operated the Continuous Flow Electrophoresis System (CFES) with live cell samples, conducted medical measurements to understand biophysiological effects of spaceflight, and activated four “Getaway Special” canisters. STS-8 completed 98 orbits of the Earth in 145 hours before landing at Edwards Air Force Base, California, on Sept. 5, 1983.

More on Guy Bluford: https://www.nasa.gov/subject/11054/gu...

Link to download this video:
https://images.nasa.gov/details/Guy%2...

Producer: Jori Kates
Editor: Sonnet Apple
Music: Universal Production Music

Credit: NASA
Certainly, here's a sample channel description for "ThunderStrike":

🌩️ Welcome to ThunderStrike 🌩️

Get ready to embark on an electrifying journey through the world of thunderous content! ⚡

🎥 Content Focus:
At ThunderStrike, we're all about bringing you adrenaline-pumping action, breathtaking storms, and awe-inspiring natural phenomena. Join us as we explore the power of nature, share epic lightning displays, and delve into the mysteries of the skies.

🗓️ Upload Schedule:
🌩️ New storm-chasing adventures every week!
🌪️ Lightning showcases every Friday!
🌦️ Weather insights and education on Wednesdays!

🔥 Highlights:
Don't miss our "Storm of the Century" series, where we chase down the most electrifying weather events from around the world. Plus, stay tuned for exclusive behind-the-scenes footage of our storm-chasing escapades

⚡ Join the ThunderStrike community, hit that subscribe button, and let's chase the storm together! ⚡