NASA's First Black Mission-Control Flight Director On Duty

[DBlack]

"I'm humbled and honored to serve in the capacity of flight director," said Alibaruho, who spent his childhood in Oakland, Calif., and Atlanta. "I love the diversity of challenges in space exploration and in mission operations," - Kwatsi Alibaruho.

The first African-American to lead Mission Control is working shifts as a flight director for the International Space Station. Kwatsi Alibaruho completed more than 700 hours of training and began active duty in August.
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What an amazing milestone. And the brother doesn't even look like a super geek rocket scientist. With mom born in Macon and Dad from Uganda, Kwatsi has international roots.

Being a flight director in NASA is a huge and daunting test. The FD manages flight operations during a space shuttle mission from pre launch to post breifing.

Congrats brother Kwatsi!

[Corals]

I read the article this morning, that is something isn't it. Congrats.

[Gorilla]

Congrats to him. He'll definately have his hands full even with the suspension of experiments on the ISS. Good to see his efforts were rewarded.

[jimihaze]

This great news. many congrats to him and his family.