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Mae Jemison — Age & Birthday

Born: 17 October 1956 · Age: 70

How old is Mae Jemison?

Mae Jemison is 70 years old as of October 2026. She was born on 17 October 1956.

First African-American woman to travel into space

Did you know?Before joining NASA, she served as a doctor in the Peace Corps, working in Liberia and Sierra Leone.

Mae Carol Jemison (born October 17, 1956) is an American engineer, physician, and former NASA astronaut. She became the first African-American woman to travel into space when she served as a mission specialist aboard the Space Shuttle Endeavour in 1992.

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Age: 70
Status: Living

Born: October 17, 1956 · Decatur, United States
Nationality: American
Known for: Space, Science, Technology

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