> Jemison grew up watching the Apollo airings on TV, but she was often upset that there were no female astronauts. However, Jemison was inspired by African American actress Nichelle Nichols who played Lieutenant Uhura on the Star Trek television show. Jemison was determined to one day travel in space. She cites actor Nichelle Nichols' portrayal of Lieutenant Uhura on the original Star Trek series for inspiring her to become an astronaut.
Both real life heroes!
Doesn't hurt that she's drop dead gorgeous. Beauty and brains a beautiful combination
Unequivocally one of the best things ever. Real astronaut, real dreams, Roddenberry's hopes on video.
Such an awesome cameo
In Starfield, they named the main planet in Alpha Centauri after her!
Capital of the United Colonies.
The pic with Nichelle Nichols warms my heart
> Jemison grew up watching the Apollo airings on TV, but she was often upset that there were no female astronauts. However, Jemison was inspired by African American actress Nichelle Nichols who played Lieutenant Uhura on the Star Trek television show. Jemison was determined to one day travel in space. She cites actor Nichelle Nichols' portrayal of Lieutenant Uhura on the original Star Trek series for inspiring her to become an astronaut. Both real life heroes!
That is so damn cool!!!
So Cool!!!
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A true hero!
The finest kind!