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May 10, 2024 · The Alan Shepard was launched in 2006 and has space for a crew of more than 120, all of whom are typically civilian mariners licensed by the U.S. Coast Guard. The ship is used to transport cargo ...
May 13, 2024 · The USNS Alan Shepard, launched in 2006 and manned by civilian mariners licensed by the U.S. Coast Guard, plays a vital role in transporting cargo and supplies for Navy vessels at sea. The ship is ...
6 days ago · Alan Shepard was the first American in space, played golf on the moon, and received the Presidential Medal of Freedom. His legacy continues to inspire future astronauts and space enthusiasts. Shepard’s cool demeanor, manual spacecraft control, and leadership as an original Mercury Seven astronaut make him a legendary figure in space exploration.
May 11, 2024 · Military Sealift Command Vessel Alan Shepard ran aground close to Bahrain in 2023, within 20 minutes of its Captain, Navigator, and Chief Mate going for dinner, leaving a Junior Third Officer in charge. The incident happened when the vessel was going for repair and maintenance ahead of its sea trials. The Junior Officer turned the ship to avoid ...
May 27, 2024 · Alan Shepard was a former military pilot and astronaut. He was the first American in space and was the fifth person to walk on the Moon. He was born on Nov. 18, 1923, in Derry, N.H.
May 16, 2024 · On May 5, 1961, Alan Shepard made a 15-minute suborbital flight in the Freedom 7 spacecraft, which reached an altitude of 115 miles. The flight came 23 days after Soviet cosmonaut Yury Gagarin became the first human to travel in space, but Shepard’s flight energized U.S. space efforts and made him a national hero. Part of the "World Explorers" series.
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May 31, 2024 · The comments from Alan Shepard, released by Western early Wednesday evening, were his first about the encampment, which originally began on May 1 outside the University Community Centre ...
