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5 de mar. de 2024 · Learn about the first human spaceflight program of the United States, from 1958 to 1963. Explore the objectives, milestones, and achievements of Project Mercury, as well as the biographies and stories of the Mercury 7 astronauts.
- In the Beginning: Project Mercury
In October 1958, just six days after NASA formally...
- In the Beginning: Project Mercury
Project Mercury was the first human spaceflight program of the United States, running from 1958 through 1963. An early highlight of the Space Race, its goal was to put a man into Earth orbit and return him safely, ideally before the Soviet Union.
Lanzamiento de la histórica misión Mercury Atlas 6 en la que John Glenn se convirtió en el primer estadounidense en orbitar la Tierra. El Programa Mercury fue el primer programa espacial tripulado de los Estados Unidos, desarrollado entre 1961 y 1963 en el marco de la carrera espacial.
22 de sept. de 2022 · Learn about the goals, achievements, and challenges of Project Mercury, the U.S. space program that put the first man in orbit in 1961. Explore the stories of the Mercury 7 astronauts, the spacesuits, the capsules, and the women behind the scenes.
Project Mercury News & Articles See All News. Article. 6 Min Read. From NASA’s First Astronaut Class to Artemis II: The Importance of Military Jet Pilot Experience. Article. 7 Min Read. 65 Years Ago: NASA Selects America’s First Astronauts. Article. 10 Min Read.
Learn about the first US human spaceflights in 1958-1963, the astronauts, the spacecraft, and the challenges of Project Mercury. Explore stories, videos, exhibitions, and activities related to the Mercury program.
