Engineering:National Astronaut Day
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| National Astronaut Day | |
|---|---|
| Observed by | United States |
| Type | Secular |
| Significance | Commemorates the first US human spaceflight in 1961 |
| Date | 5 May |
| Frequency | annual |
National Astronaut Day is an American commemorative day held on May 5 since 2017.[1] It commemorates the first United States human spaceflight, on May 5, 1961, piloted by astronaut Alan Shepard.[2]
See also
References
- ↑ Wall, Mike (May 5, 2017). "Happy National Astronaut Day!". https://www.space.com/36725-national-astronaut-day-2017-uniphi-facebook-live.html. Retrieved May 6, 2018.
- ↑ "National Astronaut Day Commemorates Launch of First American in Space". Tech Times. May 5, 2018. http://www.techtimes.com/articles/226990/20180505/national-astronaut-day-commemorates-launch-of-first-american-in-space.htm. Retrieved 2018-05-07.
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