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National Astronaut Day

May 5, 2016

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An event every year that begins at 12:00 AM on day 5 of May, repeating indefinitely

Free
  • « Eta Aquarid Meteor Shower Peak (Eta Aquarids)
  • Expedition 47 In-Flight Educational Event w/ Tim Kopra & Jeff Williams [South Suburban College, IL] »

Alan Shepard became the first American to reach space on this date in 1961.

National Astronaut Day is observed annually on May 5th, the date Alan Shepard became the first American to reach space in 1961 aboard the Freedom 7 spacecraft.

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Date:
May 5, 2016
Cost:
Free
Event Category:
Historic Anniversaries
Website:
http://nationalastronautday.uniphigood.com/

Venue

Worldwide
  • « Eta Aquarid Meteor Shower Peak (Eta Aquarids)
  • Expedition 47 In-Flight Educational Event w/ Tim Kopra & Jeff Williams [South Suburban College, IL] »

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