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| Popular As | Guion Bluford |
| Occupation | Astronaut |
| Age | 82 years old |
| Zodiac Sign | Sagittarius |
| Born | November 22, 1942 (Philadelphia, PA) |
| Birthday | November 22 |
| Town/City | Philadelphia, PA |
| Nationality | PA |
Guion Bluford’s zodiac sign is Sagittarius. According to astrologers, Sagittarius is curious and energetic, it is one of the biggest travelers among all zodiac signs. Their open mind and philosophical view motivates them to wander around the world in search of the meaning of life. Sagittarius is extrovert, optimistic and enthusiastic, and likes changes. Sagittarius-born are able to transform their thoughts into concrete actions and they will do anything to achieve their goals.
Guion Bluford was born in the Year of the Horse. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Horse love to roam free. They’re energetic, self-reliant, money-wise, and they enjoy traveling, love and intimacy. They’re great at seducing, sharp-witted, impatient and sometimes seen as a drifter. Compatible with Dog or Tiger.
As a crew member of Space Shuttle mission STS-8, he became the first African-American to venture into space.
He attended Penn State University, where he earned a PhD in aerospace engineering and was a member of the Omega Psi Phi fraternity.
He was selected as one of the 100 Greatest African Americans by scholar Molefi Kete Asante.
He married Linda Tull in 1964.
He flew aboard the Space Shuttle Challenger before its ill-fated mission that killed Christa McAuliffe.
