Stephanie Wilson, born September 27, 1966 in Boston, Massachusetts, is a veteran of three space shuttle flights. She is the second African-American woman in space (third if you count Nichelle Nichols) and has spent more time in space than any African-American, male or female.
Her first mission was aboard Discovery (STS-121) in July 2006 as a mission specialist to the International Space Station. She operated the Candarm2 to transfer equipment and inspect the shuttle for any signs of micro-meteroid damage.
Her second mission was aboard Discovery (STS-120) as mission specialist in October-November 2007 to the ISS. She operated the Candarm2 again during the mission.
Her third flight was again aboard Discovery (STS-131) as a mission specialist in April 2010 to the ISS.
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