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Presidential Message on National Astronaut Day – The White House

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Reflecting on a Pioneering Journey: The Legacy of Alan B. Shepard

Sixty-four years ago today, an audacious American hero took his place in history from the cockpit of the Mercury rocket, prepared to confront the vast unknown of space. After a protracted period of scientific development and intensifying competition in the cosmos, Commander Alan B. Shepard embarked on a perilous mission that promised not only remarkable achievements but also a sense of national pride and the prospect of establishing American supremacy in space exploration.

With the iconic phrase, “light this candle,” Shepard ignited a journey that would propel him beyond Earth’s atmosphere, marking him as the first American to breach these terrestrial boundaries. His spacecraft, Freedom 7, was a homage to the seven astronauts of Project Mercury, embodying a core tenet of our nation: the pursuit of freedom.

This indomitable spirit of bravery, innovation, and determination has been the cornerstone of American space exploration ever since. Just eight years later, Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin famously planted the American flag on the lunar surface. More recently, we witnessed this resilience in action when I authorized the daring rescue of astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams, whose intended eight-day mission transformed into an extraordinary 286-day odyssey aboard the International Space Station. It was the robust nature of our nation’s space programs that rose to the occasion, ensuring their safe return.

As we commemorate National Astronaut Day, we pay tribute to those trailblazers who ventured bravely into the last frontier. Under my administration, America’s space program is poised to continue expanding the horizons of discovery, with ambitious plans for lunar expeditions, Mars exploration, and much more. By nurturing innovation, bolstering partnerships with private aerospace companies, and enhancing our technological capabilities, we are committed to maintaining the United States’ position as the preeminent leader in space for generations to come.

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