Victor Glover to be 1st Black astronaut on Artemis 2
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Victor Glover is about to make history as the first Black astronaut heading to the Moon with Artemis 2.
This moment comes decades after Ed Dwight, who broke barriers as the first Black astronaut candidate in the 1960s but never got his chance to go to the Moon.
Ed Dwight mentored Victor Glover
Ed Dwight, now 92, mentored Glover and says he's I'm really proud of him for reaching this milestone.
While Dwight faced setbacks despite his achievements, Glover's upcoming journey marks real progress for inclusivity in space and builds on the dreams and struggles of those who came before.