When was the first United States human spaceflight?
Q: When was the first United States human spaceflight?
A: The first United States human spaceflight was on May 5, 1961.
Q: Who piloted the first United States human spaceflight?
A: Alan Shepard piloted the first United States human spaceflight.
Q: What was the objective of Project Mercury?
A: The objective of Project Mercury was to put an astronaut into orbit around the Earth and return them safely.
Q: What was the name of the first United States human spaceflight?
A: The name of the first United States human spaceflight was Mercury-Redstone 3, also known as Freedom 7.
Q: What was the duration of Shepard's mission?
A: Shepard's mission was a 15-minute suborbital flight.
Q: What was the primary goal of Shepard's mission?
A: The primary goal of Shepard's mission was to demonstrate his ability to withstand the high g-forces of launch and re-entry.
Q: What was the significance of Mercury-Redstone 3?
A: Mercury-Redstone 3, or Freedom 7, was significant as it marked the first United States human spaceflight and demonstrated the feasibility of manned spaceflight.
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