Alan Shepard
Birthday:
November 18, 1923 in Derry, New Hampshire, USA
Birth Name:
Alan Bartlett Shepard Jr.
Height:
180 cm
Alan Shepard was a member of the seven man Mercury astronaut program, and was the first American, and the second man in space. He was also a member of the Apollo program and landed on the moon.
[5/5/61, to Houston control at blastoff as the first American in space] A-OK, full go.
[5/5/61, to Houston control at blastoff as the first American in space] A-OK, full go.
[1961, upon returning from his space mission] The only complaint I have was that the flight wasn't long enough.
[1961, upon returning from his space mission] The only complaint I have was that the flight wasn't long enough.
[First words on the moon during Apollo 14 mission] And it's been a long way, but we're here.
[First words on the moon during Apollo 14 mission] And it's been a long way, but we're here.
[from a letter to his parents, January 1959, indicating his intention to volunteer for the "Man in Space" program] All volunteers will go th...Show more »
[from a letter to his parents, January 1959, indicating his intention to volunteer for the "Man in Space" program] All volunteers will go through a rigorous elimination process until a handful are selected...I assure you I will analyze the entire picture based upon my past flight experience...There is no reason for expression of fear but merely gratitude to be considered for this very important contribution to science and the country. Will keep you posted. Show less «
