Who is the astronaut that inspired the nickname of "Spacetown" for Derry, New Hampshire?
Derry, New Hampshire:  The town's nickname, "Spacetown", derives from the fact that Derry is the birthplace of Alan Shepard, the first astronaut from the United States in space. Alan Shepard: Rear Admiral Alan Bartlett Shepard Jr. (November 18, 1923 – July 21, 1998) was an American astronaut, naval aviator, test pilot, and businessman.
Derry is the birthplace of Alan Shepard