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The Almost Astronaut (Revisited)

Radio Diaries

Radio Diaries & Radiotopia

Documentary, Society & Culture

4.6 β€’ 1.3K Ratings

πŸ—“οΈ 20 June 2024

⏱️ 24 minutes

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Summary

When it comes to the space race, we all know names like Neil Armstrong and Yuri Gagarin. But in most moments in history, there are a few names that fall through the cracks. One of those names was Ed Dwight.

When Ed was selected to train to become an astronaut, many thought he would become the first Black man to go to space β€” but Ed faced some unexpected hurdles. Today on the show, we bring you that story β€” and a surprising update on Ed's 63-year-wait to go to space.

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0:39.6

The story of the space race is pretty well known.

0:45.0

In the 1960s, the US was going toe to toe with the Soviet Union racing to see who would be first.

0:51.3

Soviet pilot Yuri Gagarin became the first human to visit outer space. Less than a decade

0:56.2

later, American Neil Armstrong became the first person to walk on the moon. But in most moments of history,

1:02.2

there are always a few names that fall through the cracks.

1:05.1

In the space race, one of those names was Ed Dwight.

1:09.1

When Ed Dwight was selected to train to become an astronaut, many thought he would become the first black man in space,

1:15.6

but he faced some unexpected hurdles.

1:18.3

We're bringing you that story,

1:19.8

and stay tuned until the end of the show

1:21.5

for a surprising update on Ed Dwight's 63

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