Alan Shepard 1961 NASA Type 1 Original Photo PSA/DNA *LIFE MAGAZINE COVER IMAGE*

Image used for Cover of Life Magazine May 12th, 1961* Freedom 7, the first U.S. human spaceflight on May 5, 1961, was piloted by astronaut Alan Shepard. The main scientific objective of project Mercury was to determine man's capabilities in a space environment and the ability to return a human safely back to Earth. This photo shows the successful oceanic landing of Shepard after his groundbreaking flight into space.


Size: 8x10in
Designation: Type 1
Condition: Near Mint
Photographer: NASA
Authenticator: PSA/DNA