Ronald McNair grew up in Lake City, SC and become an astronaut. He was tragically killed on the Challenger mission, which exploded seconds after takeoff on January 28, 1986. What’s noteable is how he became an astronaut, especially during a time of segregation and racial turmoil in our country’s history. Watch the video as his brother shares his story to StoryCorps. And despite the tragedy, there’s a little bit of a happy ending.
