Astro Black is the first book that catalogs the story of the 18 black astronauts, pilots, scientists and engineers who embarked on journeys into space with NASA to serve their country. This book archives their individual stories and the relationship of Black Americans and space through photos, essays, flight data and a rigorous index. Readers will be taken on a journey that showcases the historical and cultural significance that African Americans have made to human space travel.
WHAT'S INSIDE:
💫 In-depth stories of 18 pioneering Black spacefarers and aerospace professionals who made their mark on
💫 Curated images from NASA missions, and training.
💫 Interviews with leading and emerging experts examining the intersection of race, space, identity, and progress in America.
💫 A rigorous, research-backed reference section that contextualizes each journey in the broader arc of the U.S. space exploration.
DETAILS:
— Publishing Date: July 2026
— Limited Edition of 50
— Dimensions: 9.5” × 12”
— Page Count: 336
— Image Count: 200
— Cover: Mano Black
— Endsheet: Astrobrights Black
— Interior: Tatami White 101T + Neenah Sterling Silver
— Binding: Smyth Sewn, Case Bound
— ISBN: 979-8-9898668-2-3
CREDITS:
Published by Parallel Press
Contributors:
Sabrina Thompson
Janelle Wellons
Editor:
Taryn Finley
Fact Checker:
Shonitria Anthony
Copy Editors:
Sydney Allen-Ash
Shonitria Anthony
Research:
Akoua Smith
Taryn Finley
Art Direction:
Parallel Work
Design:
Akoua Smith
renald Louissaint
Steven Horton Jr.
Photography:
NASA
Printing & Binding:
For the Birds Trapped in Airports
Product Photography:
Lamon Bethel
Jhalin Knowles
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