1959 Astronauts
Dec. 24, 2024
The group portrait of the original seven astronauts for the Mercury Project. NASA selected its first seven astronauts on April 27, 1959. Left to right at front: Walter M. Wally Schirra, Donald On April 9 1959 NASA announced the selection of America's first astronauts, including Alan Shepard and John Glenn. | Gus grissom, John glenn, Astronauts in space Girl Astronaut: 1959 | Shorpy Old Photos | Framed Prints 1959 Astronauts