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RMCWBNJR–Launch of Freedom 7, the first American manned suborbital space flight. Astronaut Alan Shepard was aboard the Mercury-Redstone
RMGE4HCM–Astronaut Alan B. Shepard is seen on the deck of the U.S.S. Lake Champlain after the recovery of his Freedom 7 Mercury space capsule. Image # : S88-31380 Date: May 5, 1961
RMK3W1WW–The NASA Mercury-Redstone 3 Freedom 7 rocket launches from the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station with the first American astronaut Alan Shepard May 5, 1961 in Cape Canaveral, Florida. (photo by NASA Photo via Planetpix)
RM2GDHP07–President John F. Kennedy congratulates astronaut Alan B. Shepard, the first American in space, on his historic May 5th, 1961 ride in the Freedom 7 spacecraft and presents him with the NASA Distinguished Service Award.
RMK71C10–President John F. Kennedy watching the lift-off of the first American in space, astronaut Alan B. Shepard, Jr., on May 5, 1961. Also pictured (L-R) are Vice President Johnson, Arthur Schlesinger, Adm. Arleigh Burke, and Mrs. Kennedy beside her husband. Photo by Cecil Stoughton in the Office of the President's Secretary in the White House.
RM2GDJHX4–Astronaut Alan Shepard, dressed in his spacesuit,prior to his launch in a Mercury-Redstone 3 (MR-3) spacecraft from Cape Canaveral. He was the first American in space, 23 days after Yuri Gagarin, on mission Freedom 7.
RMK7DCT5–Astronaut Alan B. Shepard in his space suit and helmet inside the Mecury capsule where he is undergoing a flight simulation test for the first attempt to put a man into space. (April 29, 1961, NASA.)
RMK3W229–The NASA Mercury-Redstone 3 Freedom 7 rocket launches from the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station with the first American astronaut Alan Shepard May 5, 1961 in Cape Canaveral, Florida. (photo by NASA Photo via Planetpix)
RMC37NBP–Mercury astronaut Gus Grissom wishes Alan Shepard good luck as he gets into his Mercury capsule, dubbed Freedom 7.
RM2GDJHX3–Astronaut Alan B. Shepard Jr., pilot of the Mercury-Redstone 3 (MR-3) suborbital spaceflight, is retrieved by a helicopter after the Freedom 7 (Mercury Redstone 3) flight on 5 May 1961.
RMHNKP60–Astronaut Alan Shepard in his silver pressure suit with the helmet visor closed as he prepares for his upcoming Mercury-Redstone 3 (MR-3) launch. On May 5th 1961, Alan B. Shepard Jr. became the first American to fly into space. His Freedom 7 Mercury capsule flew a suborbital trajectory lasting 15 minutes 22 seconds.
RM2M970B3–A Sikorsky UH-34 helicopter lifts the Mercury capsule, Freedom 7, out of the Atlantic following the first US sub-orbital spaceflight carrying astronaut Alan B. Shepard. 5 May 1961.
RMW4P4K2–President John F Kennedy congratulates astronaut Alan B Shepard Jr, the first American in space, on his historic ride in the Freedom 7 spacecraft, White House, Washington, District of Columbia, May 8, 1961. Image courtesy National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). ()
RMKREAN6–Astronaut Shepard, Alan Underwent Physical Examination Prior to first Manned Suborbital Flight, MR-3 with Freedom 7 Capsule. REF; M61-1044-29 (MIX FILE) Astronaut Alan Shepard 1961
RMCWBNJY–Astronaut Alan B. Shepard on the deck of the aircraft carrier, U.S.S. Lake Champlain, after the recovery of his Freedom 7
RFJH022H–President John F. Kennedy congratulates astronaut Alan B. Shepard, Jr., the first American in space, on his historic May 5th, 1961 ride in the Freedom 7 spacecraft and presents him with the NASA Distinguished Service Award. The ceremony took place on the White House lawn. Shepard's wife, Louise (left in white dress and hat), and his mother were in attendance as well as the other six Mercury astronauts and NASA officals, some visible in the background. NASA Photo
![Astronaut Alan B. Shepard, Jr., makes his way from the elevator to the cleanroom atop the service tower where he'll be inserted into his Mercury space capsule nicknamed "Freedom 7." Image # : 71P-0270 Date: May 5, 1961 Stock Photo](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/GE4HCG/astronaut-alan-b-shepard-jr-makes-his-way-from-the-elevator-to-the-GE4HCG.jpg "Astronaut Alan B. Shepard, Jr., makes his way from the elevator to the cleanroom atop the service tower where he'll be inserted into his Mercury space capsule nicknamed "Freedom 7." Image # : 71P-0270 Date: May 5, 1961 Stock Photo")
RMGE4HCG–Astronaut Alan B. Shepard, Jr., makes his way from the elevator to the cleanroom atop the service tower where he'll be inserted into his Mercury space capsule nicknamed "Freedom 7." Image # : 71P-0270 Date: May 5, 1961
RMHCHMTX–United States President John F. Kennedy congratulates astronaut Alan B. Shepard, Jr., the first American in space, on his historic May 5th, 1961 ride in the Freedom 7 spacecraft and presents him with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Distinguished Service Award, in Washington, DC on May 6, 1961. Shepard's wife, Louise (left in white dress and hat), and his mother were in attendance as well as the other six Mercury astronauts, including Colonel John H. Glenn, Jr. and other NASA officals, some visible in the background.Credit: NASA via CNP /MediaPunch
RMBTKE92–Astronaut Alan B. Shepard on the deck of the aircraft carrier, U.S.S. Lake Champlain, after the recovery of his Freedom 7 Mercury space capsule. May 5, 1961.
RM2PR55MN–Launch of Freedom 7, the first American manned suborbital space flight. Astronaut Alan Shepard aboard, the Mercury-Redstone (MR-3) rocket is launched from Pad 5.
RMW0MD92–Astronaut Alan Shepard is hurled into space atop a Mercury-Redstone rocket on May 5, 1961. Freedom 7 was the first American manned suborbital space flight, making Shepard the first American in space. He later commanded the Apollo 14 mission, and was the fifth person to walk on the moon. (UPI Photo/NASA/FILE)
RM2GXEMYX–Astronaut Alan B. Shepard, Jr. lifts off in the Freedom 7 Mercury spacecraft on May 5, 1961. This third flight of the Mercury-Redstone (MR-3) vehicle, developed by Dr. Wernher von Braun and the rocket team in Huntsille, Alabama, was the first marned space mission for the United States. During the 15-minute suborbital flight, Shepard reached an altitude of 115 miles and traveled 302 miles downrange
RMH42B7P–The Mercury Redstone capsule carrying NASA astronaut Alan Shepard and the Freedom 7 spacecraft blasts off from the launch pad May 5, 1961 in Cape Canaveral, Florida. The flight marked the first time an American flew into space.
RM2H0XGKN–(5 May 1961) --- Astronaut Alan B. Shepard Jr., pilot of the Mercury-Redstone 3 (MR-3) suborbital spaceflight, is retrieved by a helicopter from the USS Lake Champlain during recovery operations in the western Atlantic Ocean. Shepard and the Mercury spacecraft designated the 'Freedom 7' (floating in water below) were flown to the deck of the recovery ship within 11 minutes of splashdown. MR-3 was the United States first manned space mission. The spacecraft attained a maximum speed of 5,180 miles per hour, reached an altitude of 116 1/2 statute miles, and landed 302 statute miles downrange from
RMHGJJMR–United States President John F. Kennedy congratulates astronaut Alan B. Shepard, Jr., the first American in space, on his historic May 5th, 1961 ride in the Freedom 7 spacecraft and presents him with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Distinguished Service Award, in Washington, DC on May 6, 1961. Shepard's wife, Louise (left in white dress and hat), and his mother were in attendance as well as the other six Mercury astronauts, including Colonel John H. Glenn, Jr. and other NASA officals, some visible in the background.Credit: NASA via CNP - NO WIRE SERVICE - Photo: N
RM2WBN07W–KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Astronaut Alan B. Shepard is being assisted by a technician in getting into his space suit at 2 45 a.m. this morning, beginning the long countdown of the scheduled launch of the Mercury Redstone. After Astronaut Shepard is suited up, he will travel by van to the Redstone Gantry on Pad 5 and be placed into the Mercury Capsule, called Freedom 7, on top of the Redstone booster rocket. Astronaut Shepard will pilot the first U.S. manned sub-orbital space flight of the Manned Mercury Program.
RM2GXEMY4–LIFTOFF OF MR-3 (MERCURY-REDSTONE 3) FREEDOM, MANNED SUBORBITAL FLIGHT. ASTRONAUT SHEPARD, ALAN, FIRST MAN IN SPACE. MAY 5, 1961,
RM2WBMXW7–Cape Canaveral, Fla. -- Retired Apollo astronaut Walt Cunningham greets spectators from a vintage Chevrolet Corvette during a commemorative parade in Cocoa Beach, Fla. A group of current and retired NASA astronauts gathered in Cocoa Beach to commemorate NASA’s 50 years of accomplishments and to honor astronaut Alan Shepard’s Mercury/Freedom 7 suborbital flight May 5, 1961.The event was marked by a parade, with the astronauts riding in a fleet of Chevrolet Corvettes that corresponded with the time period of their space missions. Members of the Cape Kennedy Corvette Club, a group establishe
RM2DG3AEA–United States President John F. Kennedy congratulates astronaut Alan B. Shepard, Jr., the first American in space, on his historic May 5th, 1961 ride in the Freedom 7 spacecraft and presents him with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Distinguished Service Award, in Washington, DC, USA, on May 6, 1961. Shepard's wife, Louise (left in white dress and hat), and his mother were in attendance as well as the other six Mercury astronauts, including Colonel John H. Glenn, Jr. and other NASA officals, some visible in the background.. Photo by NASA via CNP
RM2B834E2–President John F. Kennedy congratulating astronaut Alan B. Shepard Jr. the first American in space, on his historic ride in the Freedom 7 spacecraft, White House, Washington, District of Columbia, May 8, 1961. Image courtesy National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). Note: Image has been digitally colorized using a modern process. Colors may not be period-accurate. ()
RMKRFA2T–Astronaut Shepard, Alan, Picked up By Navy helicopter after Completion of First Manned Suborbital Flight by MR-3 With Freedom 7 Capsule. (MIX FILE) Recovery operations of MR-3 MSFC-9248461
RM2A59HCE–Astronaut Shepard, Alan Underwent Physical Examination Prior to first Manned Suborbital Flight, MR-3 with Freedom 7 Capsule.
RMCWBNJX–Astronaut Alan B. Shepard is hoisted aboard a U.S. Marine helicopter after splashdown of his Freedom 7 Mercury space capsule.
RFJH01TK–President John F. Kennedy congratulates astronaut Alan B. Shepard, Jr., the first American in space, on his historic May 5th, 1961 ride in the Freedom 7 spacecraft and presents him with the NASA Distinguished Service Award. The ceremony took place on the White House lawn. Shepard's wife, Louise (left in white dress and hat), and his mother were in attendance as well as the other six Mercury astronauts and NASA officals, some visible in the background.
RM2HJCJR3–Astronaut Alan B. Shepard, one of the original seven astronauts for Mercury Project selected by NASA on April 27, 1959. The Freedom 7 spacecraft boosted by Mercury-Redstone vehicle for the MR-3 mission made the first manned suborbital flight and Astronaut Shepard became the first American in space. 09.09.1963
RMGE4HCH–A U.S. Marine helicopter recovery team hoists astronaut Alan Shepard from his Mercury spacecraft after a successful flight and splashdown in the Atlantic Ocean. On May 5th 1961, Alan B. Shepard Jr. became the first American to fly into space. His Freedom 7 Mercury capsule flew a suborbital trajectory lasting 15 minutes 22 seconds. His spacecraft landed in the Atlantic Ocean where he and his capsule were recovered by helicopter and transported to the awaiting aircraft carrier U.S.S. Lake Champlain. Image # : S61-02723
RMJ8N96N–United States President John F. Kennedy congratulates astronaut Alan B. Shepard, Jr., the first American in space, on his historic May 5th, 1961 ride in the Freedom 7 spacecraft and presents him with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Distinguished Service Award, in Washington, D.C. on May 6, 1961. Shepard's wife, Louise (left in white dress and hat), and his mother were in attendance as well as the other six Mercury astronauts, including Colonel John H. Glenn, Jr. and other NASA officals, some visible in the background..Credit: NASA via CNP /MediaPunch
RMBTKE97–After splashdown recovery of the Freedom 7 space capsule by a U.S. Marine helicopter. Freedom 7 carried placed the first American astronaut, Alan Shepard, in space for 15-1/2 minutes on May 5, 1961.
RMHFTR09–070608-N-5345W-096 SUITLAND, Md. (June 8, 2007) - Amanda Young, the National Air & Space Museum's specialist in early manned spaceflight and astronautical equipment, dons her gloves while preparing to inspect former naval astronaut Rear Adm. Alan B. Shepard's project Mercury spacesuit, worn May 5, 1961, when Shepard piloted the Freedom 7 orbiter and became America's first man in space. Shepard's suit, along with many other historically significant spacesuits, is currently stored in temperature and humidity controlled environments at the Paul E. Garber Preservation, Restoration and Storage Faci
RMH42B89–The Mercury Redstone rocket capsule launches the Freedom 7 spacecraft into space carrying astronaut Alan Shepard from the Launch Complex at the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station May 5, 1961 in Cape Canaveral, Florida. Freedom 7 was the first piloted suborbital spaceflight, making Shepard the first American in space.
RM2DJXKDA–United States President John F. Kennedy congratulates astronaut Alan B. Shepard, Jr., the first American in space, on his historic May 5th, 1961 ride in the Freedom 7 spacecraft and presents him with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Distinguished Service Award, in Washington, D.C. on May 6, 1961. Shepard's wife, Louise (left in white dress and hat), and his mother were in attendance as well as the other six Mercury astronauts, including Colonel John H. Glenn, Jr. and other NASA officals, some visible in the background. Photo by NASA via CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM
RMHDKGP4–NASA astronaut Alan Shepard suits up in a pressure suit and helmet in preparation for the Mercury-Redstone 3 (MR-3) flight, the first American human spaceflight, aboard the Freedom 7 capsule at the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station Launch Complex 5 January 1, 1961 in Cape Canaveral, Florida.
RMHCHT6E–United States President John F. Kennedy congratulates astronaut Alan B. Shepard, Jr., the first American in space, on his historic May 5th, 1961 ride in the Freedom 7 spacecraft and presents him with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Distinguished Service Award, in Washington, D.C. on May 6, 1961. Shepard's wife, Louise (left in white dress and hat), and his mother were in attendance as well as the other six Mercury astronauts, including Colonel John H. Glenn, Jr. and other NASA officals, some visible in the background..Credit: NASA via CNP - NO WIRE SERVICE - Photo: Na
RMH2H5TK–U.S. President John F. Kennedy presents astronaut Alan B. Shepard, Jr. with the NASA Distinguished Service Award in a ceremony on the White House lawn May 8, 1961 in Washington, D.C. Shepard was the first American in space during his historic Freedom 7 Spacecraft ride.
RM2WBMN7B–Cape Canaveral, Fla. -- Retired space shuttle astronaut Loren Shriver Hauck greets spectators from a Chevrolet Corvette during a commemorative parade in Cocoa Beach, Fla. A group of current and retired NASA astronauts gathered in Cocoa Beach to commemorate NASA’s 50 years of accomplishments and to honor astronaut Alan Shepard’s Mercury/Freedom 7 suborbital flight May 5, 1961.The event was marked by a parade, with the astronauts riding in a fleet of Chevrolet Corvettes that corresponded with the time period of their space missions. Members of the Cape Kennedy Corvette Club, a group estab
RMMM6M35–170907-N-VR594-0175 ARABIAN GULF (Sept. 7, 2017) Sailors unload supplies aboard the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Princeton (CG 59) during a connected replenishment with the dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Alan Shepard (T-AKE 3). Princeton is deployed in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of maritime security operations designed to reassure allies and partners, and preserve the freedom of navigation and the free flow of commerce in the region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kelsey J. Hockenberger/Released)
RMRJDP0T–ARABIAN GULF (Jan. 10, 2018) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Preble (DDG 88) makes its approach on USNS Alan Shepard (T-AKE 3). Preble is deployed with the Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of maritime security operations to reassure allies and partners and preserve the freedom of navigation and the free flow of commerce in the region.
RMKRF3GD–Astronaut Shepard,Alan fitted with Space suit MR-3 ( Mercury-Redstone) Freedom 7. REF: M61-1044-35 Shepard in Space Suit MSFC-6417073
RMCWBNK6–Astronaut Alan Shepard inside the Freedom 7 spacecraft during his historic fifteen and a half minute flight on May 5, 1961.
RFJH0225–Astronaut Shepard,Alan fitted with Space suit MR-3 ( Mercury-Redstone) Freedom 7. NASA Photo
RMGE4GFH–Launch of Freedom 7, the first American human suborbital space flight. Astronaut Alan Shepard aboard, the Mercury-Redstone (MR-3) rocket is launched from Pad 5. Image # : 61C-0883 Date: May 5, 1961
RMJ8N9F5–United States President John F. Kennedy congratulates astronaut Alan B. Shepard, Jr., the first American in space, on his historic May 5th, 1961 ride in the Freedom 7 spacecraft and presents him with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Distinguished Service Award, in Washington, D.C. on May 6, 1961. Shepard's wife, Louise (left in white dress and hat), and his mother were in attendance as well as the other six Mercury astronauts, including Colonel John H. Glenn, Jr. and other NASA officals, some visible in the background..Credit: NASA via CNP /MediaPunch
RMBTKE90–Astronaut Alan B. Shepard is hoisted aboard a U.S. Marine helicopter after splashdown of his Freedom 7 Mercury space capsule. Shepard was the first American, and second human after Russian Yuri Gargarin, to make a manned space flight. May 5, 1961.
RM2WBMNH4–Cape Canaveral, Fla. -- Retired space shuttle astronaut Sam Durrance greets spectators from a Chevrolet Corvette during a commemorative parade in Cocoa Beach, Fla. A group of current and retired NASA astronauts gathered in Cocoa Beach to commemorate NASA’s 50 years of accomplishments and to honor astronaut Alan Shepard’s Mercury/Freedom 7 suborbital flight May 5, 1961.The event was marked by a parade, with the astronauts riding in a fleet of Chevrolet Corvettes that corresponded with the time period of their space missions. Members of the Cape Kennedy Corvette Club, a group established in
RMMM8TWW–170907-N-VR594-085 ARABIAN GULF (Sept. 7, 2017) Sailors aboard the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Princeton (CG 59) prepare to offload cargo during a connected replenishment with the dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Alan Shepard (T-AKE 3). Princeton is deployed in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of maritime security operations designed to reassure allies and partners, and preserve the freedom of navigation and the free flow of commerce in the region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kelsey J. Hockenberger/Released)
RMRJDP0W–ARABIAN GULF (Jan. 10, 2018) Sailors observe a refueling hose traveling from the USNS Alan Shepard (T-AKE 3) to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Preble (DDG 88) during a replenishment-at-sea. Preble is deployed with the Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of maritime security operations to reassure allies and partners and preserve the freedom of navigation and the free flow of commerce in the region.
RMKRGAMT–Astronaut Alan B. Shepard, Jr. During Suiting for First Manned Suborbital Flight on MR-3 (Mercury-Redstone) Freedom 7, on May 5, 1961 (MIX FILE) Shepard prior to flight MSFC-9248359
RMPYNBCX–Astronaut Shepard, Alan Underwent Physical Examination Prior to first Manned Suborbital Flight, MR-3 with Freedom 7 Capsule.
![Astronaut Virgil I. "Gus" Grissom wishes Alan B. Shepard a safe flight just before insertion into the Freedom 7 spacecraft mated on the Redstone rocket. Image # : 71P-0245 Date: May 5, 1961 Stock Photo](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/GE4G0N/astronaut-virgil-i-quotgusquot-grissom-wishes-alan-b-shepard-a-safe-GE4G0N.jpg "Astronaut Virgil I. "Gus" Grissom wishes Alan B. Shepard a safe flight just before insertion into the Freedom 7 spacecraft mated on the Redstone rocket. Image # : 71P-0245 Date: May 5, 1961 Stock Photo")
RMGE4G0N–Astronaut Virgil I. "Gus" Grissom wishes Alan B. Shepard a safe flight just before insertion into the Freedom 7 spacecraft mated on the Redstone rocket. Image # : 71P-0245 Date: May 5, 1961
RM2C6MP8Y–The launch of the Mercury-Redstone (MR-3), Freedom 7. MR-3 placed the first American astronaut, Alan Shepard, in suborbit on May 5, 1961.
RFJH01TC–Astronaut Alan B. Shepard, Jr. during suiting for First Manned Suborbital Flight on MR-3 (Mercury-Redstone). Freedom 7, on May 5, 1961.
RMBTKE8Y–Launch of Freedom 7, the first American manned suborbital space flight. Astronaut Alan Shepard was aboard the Mercury-Redstone rocket. May 5, 1961.
RMPYRTYN–The launch of the Mercury-Redstone (MR-3), Freedom 7. MR-3 placed the first American astronaut, Alan Shepard, in suborbit on May 5, 1961.
RMCWBNK9–After splashdown recovery of the Freedom 7 space capsule by a U.S. Marine helicopter. Freedom 7 carried placed the first
RM2HP657Y–The celebration was held at the launch site of the first U.S. manned spaceflight May 5, 1961, to mark the 50th anniversary of the flight. Fifty years ago, astronaut Alan Shepard lifted off inside the Mercury capsule, 'Freedom 7,' atop an 82-foot-tall Mercury-Redstone rocket at 9:34 a.m. EST, sending him on a remarkably successful, 15-minute suborbital flight.
RM2WBN1CN–Cape Canaveral, Fla. -- Retired space shuttle astronaut Don McMonagle waves to spectators from a vintage Chevrolet Corvette during a commemorative parade in Cocoa Beach, Fla. A group of current and retired NASA astronauts gathered in Cocoa Beach to commemorate NASA’s 50 years of accomplishments and to honor astronaut Alan Shepard’s Mercury/Freedom 7 suborbital flight May 5, 1961.The event was marked by a parade, with the astronauts riding in a fleet of Chevrolet Corvettes that corresponded with the time period of their space missions. Members of the Cape Kennedy Corvette Club, a group estab
RMMM8TH7–170907-N-VR594-153 ARABIAN GULF (Sept. 7, 2017) Hospitalman Kiprono Mutai, from Durango, Colo., unloads supplies aboard the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Princeton (CG 59) during a replenishment-at-sea with the dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Alan Shepard (T-AKE 3). Princeton is deployed in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of maritime security operations designed to reassure allies and partners, and preserve the freedom of navigation and the free flow of commerce in the region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kelsey J. Hockenberger/
RMKT705G–Boatswain’s Mate 2nd Class Matthew C. Robertson signals to the USNS Alan Shepard (T-AKE 3) during a replenishment-at-sea aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Preble (DDG 88). Preble is deployed with the Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of maritime security operations to reassure allies and partners and preserve the freedom of navigation and the free flow of commerce in the region. (U.S. Navy
RMGE4G0K–Astronaut Alan Shepard photographed in flight by a 16mm movie camera inside the Freedom 7 spacecraft. Shepard is just about to raise the shield in front of his face during descent after opening of the main parachute. Image # : 71P-0263 Date: May 5, 1961
RMKRGKBY–VonBraun, Wernher-Dr. Addresses a Crowd Celebrating In Front of the Madison Co. Al. Courthouse Following the Successful Launch of Astronaut Shepard,Alan ( America's First Astronaut In Space)On a Mercury-Redstone launch Vehicle.Freedom7, Shepard's Mercury Spacecraft, was Launched From Cape Canaveral. He reached a speed of 5100 MPH. His Flight Lasted 14.8 Minutes May 5, 1961 (MIX FILE) The Celebration for Freedom 7 at Huntsville, Alabama
RFJH01Y5–Astronaut Alan B. Shepard, Jr. During Suiting for First Manned Suborbital Flight on MR-3 (Mercury-Redstone).Freedom 7, on May 5, 1961 NASA Photo
RMBTKE94–Astronaut Alan Shepard inside the Freedom 7 spacecraft during his historic fifteen and a half minute flight on May 5, 1961. Shepard is about to raise the shield in front of his face during descent.
RMMM6KY1–170907-N-VR594-0057 ARABIAN GULF (Sept. 7, 2017) Gunner's Mate 2nd Class Wynnette Andino, from Brooklyn, N.Y., fires a shot line from the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Princeton (CG 59) to the dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Alan Shepard (T-AKE 3) as the ships prepare to conduct a replenishment-at-sea. Princeton is deployed in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of maritime security operations designed to reassure allies and partners, and preserve the freedom of navigation and the free flow of commerce in the region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Special
RMGE4ETY–Profile of astronaut Alan Shepard in his silver pressure suit with the helmet visor closed as he prepares for his upcoming Mercury-Redstone 3 (MR-3) launch. On May 5th 1961, Alan B. Shepard Jr. became the first American to fly into space. His Freedom 7 Mercury capsule flew a suborbital trajectory lasting 15 minutes 22 seconds. His spacecraft splashed down in the Atlantic Ocean where he and Freedom 7 were recovered by helicopter and transported to the awaiting aircraft carrier U.S.S. Lake Champlain. Image # : S61-02766 Date: May 5, 1961
RME8J213–LIFTOFF OF MR-3 (MERCURY-REDSTONE 3) FREEDOM ¦, MANNED SUBORBITAL FLIGHT. ASTRONAUT SHEPARD, ALAN, FIRST MAN IN SPACE. MAY 5, 19
RMGE4GER–President John F. Kennedy congratulates astronaut Alan B. Shepard, Jr., the first American in space, on his historic May 5th, 1961 ride in the Freedom 7 spacecraft and presents him with the NASA Distinguished Service Medal. The ceremony took place on the White House lawn. Shepard's wife, Louise (left in white dress and hat), and his mother were in attendance as well as the other six Mercury astronauts and NASA officials, some visible in the background. Image # : 1961ADM-13 Date: May 8, 1961
RFFFBB9E–President John F. Kennedy congratulates astronaut Alan B. Shepard, Jr., the first American in space, on his historic May 5th, 1961 ride in the Freedom 7 spacecraft and presents him with the NASA Distinguished Service Award. The ceremony took place on the White House lawn. Shepard's wife, Louise (left in white dress and hat), and his mother were in attendance as well as the other six Mercury astronauts and NASA officals, some visible in the background. NASA Photo
RMKRDAAM–LIFTOFF OF MR-3 (MERCURY-REDSTONE 3) FREEDOM ¦, MANNED SUBORBITAL FLIGHT. ASTRONAUT SHEPARD, ALAN, FIRST MAN IN SPACE. MAY 5, 1961 REF: LOD 61C-884 (MIX FILE) Mercury-Redstone 3 Launch MSFC-6100884
RFH68RPW–President Kennedy and Vice President Johnson watching the lift-off of the first American in space on May 5, 1961..(L-R) Vice President Johnson, Arthur Schlesinger, Adm. Arleigh Burke, President Kennedy, Mrs. Kennedy. White House,Office of the President's Secretary..Photograph by Cecil Stoughton/The White House
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