Guion Bluford

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf astronaut
gptkbp:airlines gptkb:STS-8
STS-39
STS-53
STS-61-A
gptkbp:almaMater gptkb:University_of_California,_Los_Angeles
gptkb:Pennsylvania_State_University
gptkbp:awards gptkb:Meritorious_Service_Medal
gptkb:NASA_Distinguished_Service_Medal
gptkb:NASA_Space_Flight_Medal
gptkb:Defense_Superior_Service_Medal
gptkbp:birthPlace gptkb:Philadelphia,_Pennsylvania,_USA
gptkbp:bornIn November 22, 1942
gptkbp:children gptkb:Guion_Bluford_III
Jasmine_Bluford
gptkbp:firstHeld gptkb:African_American_in_space
gptkbp:fullName gptkb:Guion_Stewart_Bluford_Jr.
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Guion Bluford
gptkbp:influences gptkb:NASA's_astronaut_program
Aerospace engineering
Community outreach programs
Military aviation
Public speaking on education
STEM initiatives for youth
Diversity in space exploration
Advocacy for minority representation in STEM
Mentorship in aerospace careers
Promotion of space science education
gptkbp:knownFor Advocacy for STEM education
Space_Shuttle_missions
Pioneering_African_American_astronaut
gptkbp:militaryRank Colonel
gptkbp:nationality American
gptkbp:occupation engineer
test pilot
gptkbp:spouse Linda_Bluford