Astronaut Glenn in His Spacesuit
"US Space Flight Delayed"
The United States first attempt to send a man on a space flight had to be postponed for 48 hours yesterday owing to adverse weather conditions. The astronaut who was selected to be placed in the capsule is CDR. Shepard (3...
Central Press Photos Ltd.
The Prime Crew of Apollo 12
The prime crew of Apollo 12 stands in front of the Lunar Module. From left to right, Charles Conrad Jr., Commander of the Apollo-12 mission; Richard F. Gordon, Jr., Command Module Pilot, and Alan L. Bean, Lunar Module Pilot. In front of them to th...
The Times of Ceylon Press
Astronaut Glenn's Tappal
Pictured here is U.S. astronaut John Glenn among some of the bulging sacks of mail he has received since his orbital flight in space.
Daily Mirror
"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.
Photo from IPS.
IPS
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
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