Wife of Astronaut Alan Shepard
"Mrs. Alan B. Shepard, Jr."
Louise Shepard, wife of U.S. Navy Commander Alan B. Shepard, Jr., has many of the same qualities that helped her husband become the first American in space. All of these qualities shine out as a result of Mrs. Shepard's...
The Associated Press
Astronaut Thomas P. Stafford
Astronaut Stafford — Thomas P. Stafford, 35, is the U.S. Gemini-6 co-pilot. His flight schedules for October 25, 1965, will be the first attempt at rendezvous and docking with another spacecraft orbited independently.
The Times of Ceylon Press
The Three Apollo-15 Crewmen
Ready For the Moon -- The three Apollo-15 crewmen appear confident before the start of their flight to the Moon. From left are James Irwin, Alfred Worden and David Scott.
IPS
Carpenter in His Spacesuit
A portrait of Scott Carpenter in his spacesuit. Carpenter is amongst the selected group who have been trained as astronauts for America.
Central Press Photos Ltd.
Astronaut Carpenter Training for His Orbital Flight
Technicians adjust the lightweight pressure suit on Carpenter during training for his orbital flight. During normal space flight, the suit is not inflated and the pilot can keep his helmet open to breathe cabin air and eat. If cabin air pressure d...
Daily Mirror