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'''Ellison Onizuka''' was a Japanese American astronaut who was born on June 24, 1946, in Kealakekua, Hawaii. He was the first Asian American astronaut to reach space and made history as a crew member of the Space Shuttle Challenger, which launched on January 28, 1986. Sadly, Onizuka died in that mission along with his six fellow crew members when the Challenger exploded shortly after liftoff. Onizuka had a distinguished career as a member of the U.S. Air Force before he became an astronaut. He served in Vietnam as a forward air controller and flew as a test pilot before being selected as one of 35 astronaut candidates in 1978. He was chosen for the Challenger mission in 1985 and spent a year training for the flight. Onizuka's legacy as an astronaut and as a trailblazer for Asian Americans in space exploration has been widely recognized. After his death, he was posthumously awarded the Congressional Space Medal of Honor, and in 1994, NASA named a building at the Kennedy Space Center after him. In his home state of Hawaii, he is remembered through the Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport, which was named in his honor. Onizuka's life and work are a testament to the important contributions that Japanese Americans have made to the United States, despite facing discrimination and prejudice at various points in their history. His achievements as an astronaut and a member of the U.S. Air Force have helped to pave the way for future generations of Asian Americans who have aspired to careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. His memory continues to be honored by those who recognize the importance of diversity and inclusivity in the field of space exploration and beyond. [[Category:STEM]] [[Category: π―π΅πΊπΈ]] [[Category: Nikkei]] [[Category: 1946 Births]] [[Category: 1986 Deaths]] [[Category: June 24 Births]]
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