Edward Joseph Dwight Jr.
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Best Known For:Blue Origin NS-25
Breakthrough:Became the first African American astronaut candidate in 1961
10 Quick Facts About Edward Joseph Dwight Jr.
- Full Name: Edward Joseph Dwight Jr
- Nationality: American
- Known For: Blue Origin NS-25
- Current Role: Sculptor and author
- Date of Birth: September 9, 1933
- Age: 92 years old
- Place of Birth: Kansas City, Kansas
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Barbara Dwight
- Specialization: Military / Security and Author / Writer
Edward Joseph Dwight Jr. Age
Edward Joseph Dwight Jr. is about 93 years old as of 2026. Edward Joseph Dwight Jr. was born in 1933.
Education
His educational background includes studies at Arizona State University and University of Denver.
- Arizona State University
- Qualification: Bachelor's degree
- Field of Study: Aeronautical Engineering
- Period: 1953
- University of Denver
- Qualification: Master of Fine Arts
- Field of Study: Sculpture
- Period: 1977
Career & Work
Edward Joseph Dwight Jr.'s career includes professional roles with United States Air Force and NASA (Candidate).
Organization: United States Air Force
Role: Test Pilot
Period: 1953–1966
Details: United States · Attained the rank of Captain.
Organization: NASA (Candidate)
Role: Astronaut Candidate
Period: 1961–1963
Details: United States
Notable Works
Notable works include Soaring on the Wings of a Dream and Blue Origin NS-25.
Books
- Book: Soaring on the Wings of a Dream (Author, 2009) — Autobiography
- Work: Blue Origin NS-25 (Passenger, 2024) — Became the oldest person to go into space at age 90
Edward Joseph Dwight Jr. Family & Relationships
Edward Joseph Dwight Jr is married to Barbara Dwight.
- Father: Edward Joseph Dwight Sr
- Mother: Georgia Baker Dwight
Lesser Known Facts
- He was personally recommended for astronaut training by the Kennedy administration.
- Dwight has created over 100 public monuments across the United States focused on African American history.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Edward Joseph Dwight Jr
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Famous Person
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: Black / African
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: September 9, 1933
- Age: 92
- Birthday: September 9
- Zodiac Sign: Virgo
- Place of Birth: Kansas City, Kansas
Measurements
- Eye Color: Brown
- Hair Color: Gray
Family & Relationships
- Father: Edward Joseph Dwight Sr
- Mother: Georgia Baker Dwight
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Barbara Dwight
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Business
Online Presence
- Website:https://www.eddwight.com/
