Alan Shepard
Over de Auteur
Alan Shepard was a pioneering American astronaut and naval aviator who made significant contributions to the early days of space exploration. He was the first American in space, flying aboard the Freedom 7 spacecraft on May 5, 1961, as part of NASA's Mercury program. Shepard's historic flight lasted only 15 minutes but marked a critical milestone in the Space Race between the United States and the Soviet Union. His courage and determination paved the way for future manned space missions.
Nationaliteit
Amerikaans
Geboortedatum
November 18, 1923
Geboorteplaats
East Derry, New Hampshire, USA
Sterfdatum
July 21, 1998