Dr. bernard harris biography
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Bernard A. Harris Jr.
American astronaut (born 1956)
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Dr. bernard harris biography
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Bernard Anthony Harris Jr. (born June 26, 1956) is a former NASAastronaut. On February 9, 1995, Harris became the first African American to perform an extra-vehicular activity (spacewalk), during the second of his two Space Shuttle flights.
Early life
Harris was born on June 26, 1956 in Temple, Texas. His parents were Bernard A. Harris, Sr. and Gussie Emanual Harris.[1] His parents divorced when he was six years old and seeing his father, who had only a tenth grade education, struggle to find work inspired Harris to pursue STEM.[2]
Harris first became interested in being an astronaut after watching the Apollo 11 mission on TV in 1969 at 13 years old.
With the help of his science teacher, he formed a science club and a rocket club with some other students.[3]
Education
Harris graduated from Sam Housto