American - Ghanaian engineer is one of NASA 's top engineers . grew up in Accra before settling in Florida ; joined NASA in 1996 . Has remotely piloted space craft ; believes other Africans will follow in his footsteps .
American-Ghanaian engineer is one of NASA 's top strategists . Grew up in Accra before studying in U.S. ; joined NASA in 1995 . Has remotely piloted space craft ; believes other Africans can follow in his footsteps .