Ellison Onizuka: First Asian American Astronaut
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Ellison Onizuka’s may not be the first name you think of when you hear about space exploration. But he forged a lasting legacy after becoming the first Asian American to fly in space.
Onizuka was born on June 24, 1946 in Kealakekua, Kona, Hawaii. He graduated from the University of Colorado with both his bachelors and masters in aerospace engineering.
