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What notable achievement did Jemison accomplish during the STS-47 Mission?

  • Performed the first spacewalk

  • Became the first woman to command a space shuttle

  • Became the first African-American woman in space

  • Conducted the first live broadcast from a space shuttle

Answer

Mae Jemison became the first African-American woman in space when she joined the STS-47 crew in 1992. She spent eight days in orbit, conducting experiments and taking photographs. Jemison's mission was a success, and she paved the way for other African-American women to follow in her footsteps.
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