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Alan B. Shepard Jr. 1923-1998
On May 5, 1961, Alan B. Shepard Jr. became the first American in space, arcing into the sky aboard a Redstone rocket. This picture shows Shepard, in his pressure suit, inside the cramped Freedom 7 space capsule before the historic launch. Born in East Derry, New Hampshire, on November 18, 1923, Shepard graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1944.
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Released on your day
Space pictures released on your month and day in other years, or a few days either side. Each one is sharp enough to print as a poster.
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Released on 24 July 2008 Abell 1703 See it as a poster -
Released on 24 July 2014 Hubble image of galaxy cluster MACS J0416.1 to 2403 See it as a poster -
Released on 24 July 2014 Mass map of galaxy cluster MCS J0416.1 to 2403 using strong and weak lensing See it as a poster -
Released on 24 July 2026 One-sided spiral See it as a poster -
Released on 24 July 2008 Abell 2218 See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 24 JUL 1998 falls under Leo (♌). The sign's window runs from 07-23 through 08-22. Leo is anchored by Regulus, the heart of the Lion, twenty-four parsecs from Earth. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 24 JUL 1998.
Questions about July 24, 1998
What space photo was released on July 24, 1998?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 24, 1998 was "Alan B. Shepard Jr. 1923-1998". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on July 24, 1998?
A new moon, about 0% lit.
What day of the week was July 24, 1998?
July 24, 1998 was a Friday, day 205 of the 365 days in 1998.
Is it free?
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