Bernard A. Harris, Jr.

Bernard Anthony Harris Jr. (born June 26, 1956 in Temple, Texas) is a former NASA astronaut. On February 9, 1995, Harris became the first African American to perform an extra-vehicular activity (spacewalk), during the second of his two Space Shuttle flights.

Nationality: American

Status: Retired

Born: June 26, 1956

Time in space: 18 days 06 hours 08 minutes

Selection: 1990 NASA Group

Missions STS-55, STS-63