The first American astronaut to go into space was: March 31, 2021 / By Preparation Point / Combined Competitive Examination Paper 2008 Mcqs SPSC Share on WhatsApp Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on LinkedIn Walter Schiera John Glenn Neil Armstrong Allen Shepherd Allen Shepherd became the first American to travel into space in 1961, and in 1971, he walked on the Moon. Share this:TwitterFacebookMoreTelegramWhatsAppLike this:Like Loading... Related Share on WhatsApp Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on LinkedIn