This article commemorates 65 years of American space exploration, beginning with Alan Shepard's historic flight on May 5th, 1961. It highlights key moments and figures in the U.S. space program, from early pioneers to the Artemis missions. AI
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RANK_REASON This is a historical retrospective and commentary on space exploration, not a new development.