AIR & SPACE MAGAZINE The First American in Space Alan Shepard’s 15-minute suborbital hop, 47 years ago today. May 5, 2008 Alan Shepard's 15-minute suborbital hop, 47 years ago today. AirSpaceMag.com Get the latest stories in your inbox every weekday.
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