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Shepard Straps in for Space Flight

Shepard Straps in for Space Flight

Shepard is ready to go for his historic journey, May 5, 1961. "I was really pretty relaxed by the time that lift-off finally occurred," Shepard said. "I guess my pulse really wasn't much over about 110 or so."

In this photo: Alan B. Shepard

Photo: Time Life Pictures/Time & Life Pictures/Getty Images

May 05, 1961
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