“The Moon is one big sand trap” Astronaut Alan Shepard famously worked on his #golf game on the 2nd lunar EVA of the Apollo 14 mission #OTD in 1971. How well do you know your Moon golf trivia? Tell us how many golf balls are on the Moon! Watch Al's shot: https://go.nasa.gov/3l6hX3n | NASA History

#OTD in 1971, Naval aviator and astronaut Alan Shepard hit golf balls on the moon using a club assembled from a retractable soil collection device and a 6-iron head that he had smuggled aboard Apollo 14. He shanked one shot, then hit a ball 40 yards that he claimed went "miles and miles and miles." | U.S. Naval Institute

On May 5, 1961, Alan B. Shepard Jr. made history for being the first American in space. In celebration, explore our Gravity Pitch #ELGizmo. With this Gizmo, students can use controlled experiments to observe gravity! https://bit.ly/3wlgLio | ExploreLearning Gizmos

Astronaut Alan B. Shepard, Jr, epitomizes the pioneering spirit of Space Exploration. On May 5, 1961, Shepard etched his name in history as the first American to journey into Space, courageously launching aboard the Freedom 7 Mercury capsule in a trailblazing moment that united the country. ⭐️ https://nationalastronautday.uniphigood.com #WeBelieveInAstronauts #Astronauts #Trailblazers #Icons #Heroes | National Astronaut Day