1st American in space, 65 years ago today
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Astronaut Alan B. Shepard Jr. was the 1st American in space. Here he is in his silver pressure suit with the helmet visor closed, preparing for his historic flight into space. Date of photo: April 20, 1961. Image via NASA.
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Alan Shepard becomes 1st American in space
May 5, 1961. Just 23 days after Yuri Gagarin of the Soviet Union became the first person in spac
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Alan Shepard becomes 1st American in space
May 5, 1961. Just 23 days after Yuri Gagarin of the Soviet Union became the first person in spac
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