NASA's Artemis Program Continues the Legacy of Alan Shepard's Space Journey

On this day 65 years ago (May 5, 1961), NASA astronaut Alan Shepard became the first American to journey into space aboard his Freedom 7 spacecraft.

Today, we're keeping the spirit of discovery alive through our Artemis program—building a long-term presence on the Moon and preparing for the human exploration of Mars.

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