Bernard A. Harris, Jr.

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Who is Bernard A. Harris, Jr.?

Bernard Anthony Harris, Jr. is a former NASA astronaut. On February 9, 1995, Harris became the first African American to perform an extra-vehicular activity, during the second of his two Space Shuttle flights.

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Born
Jun 26, 1956
Temple
Also known as
  • Bernard Harris, Jr.
  • Dr. Bernard A. Harris, Jr.
  • Bernard J. Harris
  • Bernard A Harris Jr
Spouses
Ethnicity
  • African American
Nationality
  • United States of America
Profession
Education
  • Bachelor of Science, University of Houston
    Biology
    ( - 1978)
  • Doctorate, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
    Medicine
    ( - 1982)
  • Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine
Lived in
  • San Antonio

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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