Our Space History: Project Mercury – America’s First Astronauts (1958–1963)
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Our Space History: Project Mercury – America’s First Astronauts (1958–1963)
In 1958, NASA launched Project Mercury — America’s first human spaceflight program. The goal was clear: put a man into orbit and return him safely to Earth. Seven elite military test pilots were chosen as the Mercury Seven: Alan Shepard, Gus Grissom, John Glenn, Scott Carpenter, Wally Schirra, Gordon Cooper, and Deke Slayton. On May 5, 1961 ...
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