Yesterday was the 50th anniversary of Alan Shepherds brief flight into history! He was the first American to leave the Earth into sub-orbital flight in 1961. The Mercury program led by America's initial 7 astronauts was an inspiration for me and millions of others around the planet! I watched each step on TV as the Mercury, Gemini, and Apollo programs progressed with the culmination on July 20, 1969 when Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin walked on the Moon! It still gives me chill! I was so proud to be an American that day and I still am!
I want all mankind to still aspire to reach the stars! It is who we are and what we are! I hope humans never lose their desire to 'go where no man has gone',and to go in Peace to seek our destiny!
I want all mankind to still aspire to reach the stars! It is who we are and what we are! I hope humans never lose their desire to 'go where no man has gone',and to go in Peace to seek our destiny!
Very inspiring words Larry! Thanks for sharing your enthusiasm for the Space Program and for exploration in general.
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