American Air Force test pilot and sculptor (born 1933)
Not to be confused with Ed White (astronaut).
Edward J. Dwight Jr.
Dwight while serving as a captain in the United States Air Force
Born
Edward Joseph Dwight Jr.
(1933-09-09) September 9, 1933 (age 90)
Kansas City, Kansas, U.S.
Nationality
American
Alma mater
Kansas City Junior College, A.A. 1953
Arizona State University, B.S. 1957
University of Denver, MFA 1977
Known for
Sculpture
Awards
Air Force Commander's Award for Public Service
Military career
Allegiance
United States
Service/branch
United States Air Force
Years of service
1953–1966
Rank
Captain
Website
www.eddwight.com
Edward Joseph Dwight Jr. (born September 9, 1933) is an American sculptor, author, former test pilot, and astronaut. He is the first African American to have entered the Air Force training program from which NASA selected astronauts. He was controversially not selected to officially join NASA. He finally achieved spaceflight on May 19, 2024, surpassing William Shatner as the oldest person to fly in space.
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