Black astronauts tout space exploration at CBCF legislative conference

There have been fewer than 20 Black astronauts in NASA history, but two of them were on a Washington stage Friday for the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation conference, touting space exploration and encouraging Black youth to think about careers in space.

By: William J. Ford

Outlets: Maryland Matters

Published: September 19, 2026

Words: 660

Last Updated: 1 month ago

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There have been fewer than 20 Black astronauts in NASA history, but two of them were on a Washington stage Friday for a discussion as part of the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s annual legislative conference.

Jeanette Epps and Victor Glover were on hand for “Ad Astra: African Americans in Space Exploration,” hosted by Rep. Glenn Ivey (D-4th), honorary co-chair of the 55th annual conference this year. Ivey, whose district includes the Goddard Space Flight …

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