NASA astronaut Jeanette Epps (photo via mashable.com)

NASA astronaut Jeanette Epps (photo via mashable.com)

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Astronaut Jeanette Epps to be NASA’s 1st African-American Crew Member on International Space Station

NASA astronaut Jeanette Epps is set to become the first African-American crewmember on the International Space Station when she flies to space next year, the space agency announced Wednesday.