He Should Have Been the First Saxophonist in Space, Instead His Life Was Tragically Cut Short – Learn How Astronaut Ronald McNair Fought Racism at the Age of Nine
One of the heroes on board the shuttle that fateful mission was phyisicist Dr. Ronald McNair, who famously was the second African American in space. McNair was an accomplish saxophonist, and aside from his important mission objectives, hoped to record the first saxophone solo in space.