“Never be limited by other people’s limited imaginations.” —Dr. Mae Jemison, first African-American female astronaut

Jemison was born on October 17, 1956, in Decatur, Alabama. After Jemison obtained her M.D. in 1981, she interned at Los Angeles County/University of Southern California Medical Center and later worked as a general practitioner. On September 12, 1992, Jemison finally flew into space with six other astronauts aboard the Endeavour on mission STS47, becoming the first African American woman in space. In recognition of her accomplishments, Jemison has received several awards and honorary doctorates. Find more information on Dr. Mae Jemison .