Robert Henry Lawrence Jr.
Robert Henry Lawrence Jr. | |
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| Born | October 2, 1935 |
| Died | December 8, 1967 (aged 32) Edwards Air Force Base, California, U.S. |
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| Occupation | Test pilot |
| Space career | |
| USAF astronaut | |
| Rank | Major, U.S. Air Force |
Time in space | None |
| Selection | 1967 USAF MOL Group 3 |
| Missions | None |
Mission insignia | None |
Robert Henry Lawrence Jr. (October 2, 1935 – December 8, 1967) was a United States Air Force officer and the first African-American who was selected to be an astronaut.