Events tagged with "astronauts"

Historical Events tagged with "astronauts"

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Space Exploration

NASA Selects First Seven Astronauts

April 9th, 1959 65 years ago

NASA announced the selection of the first seven astronauts for Project Mercury. This event marked a significant advancement in the United States' space program as it aimed to put humans into orbit. The chosen astronauts, dubbed the 'Mercury Seven', were presented to the public in a press conference, generating immense excitement. Their selection was a critical step towards achieving the nation's goal of human spaceflight and establishing a presence in space, reflecting a fierce competition with the Soviet Union during the Cold War.