Image: Robert H Lawrence Jr Space Mirror Memorial
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Description: At the Kennedy Space Center's Visitor Complex, the name of U.S. Air Foce Maj. Robert Lawrence is one of those included on the Space Mirror Memorial which honors those lost in efforts to explore space. Selected in 1967 for the Manned Orbiting Laboratory Program, Lawrence was the first African-American astronaut. He lost his life in a training accident 50 years ago. The ceremony took place in the Center for Space Education at the Kennedy visitor complex.
Title: Robert H Lawrence Jr Space Mirror Memorial
Credit: NASA Image and Video Library
Author: NASA/Kim Shiflett
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