Published on
Apr 9, 2025
THIS DAY IN HISTORY: NASA Introduces First Astronauts, Paves Way for Future Space Exploration
April 9, 1959 On April 9, 1959, NASA introduced its first group of astronauts, known as the Mercury 7, to the nation and the world. The event took place in the ballroom of the Dolley Madison House on Lafayette Square in Washington, D.C., which then served …
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SpaceCoastDaily.com
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