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Astronaut John Glenn During …
Title Astronaut John Glenn During Mercury-Atlas 6 Pre-launch Activities
Full Description Astronaut John Glenn gives ready sign during Mercury-Atlas 6 pre- launch training activities.
Date 01/23/1962
NASA Center Kennedy Space Center
Mercury Astronaut Wally Schi …
Title Mercury Astronaut Wally Schirra
Full Description Astronaut Walter M. Schirra Jr. in Mercury pressure suit with model of Mercury capsule behind him.
Date 10/01/1962
NASA Center Johnson Space Center
Mercury 8 in Hanger
Title Mercury 8 in Hanger
Full Description Personnel in Hangar S at Cape Canaveral, Florida prepare Wally Schirra's Mercury 8 capsule nicknamed "Sigma 7" for delivery to the launch pad to be mated to the Atlas launch vehicle.
Date 09/10/1962
NASA Center Johnson Space Center
Carpenter in White Room
Title Carpenter in White Room
Full Description Inside Hangar S at the White Room Facility at Cape Canaveral, Florida, Mercury astronaut M. Scott Carpenter examines the honeycomb protective material on the main pressure bulkhead (heat shield) of his Mercury capsule nicknamed "Aurora 7.
Date 03/06/1962
NASA Center Johnson Space Center
Glenn Enters his Mercury Cap …
Title Glenn Enters his Mercury Capsule
Full Description Astronaut John H. Glenn Jr. enters his Mercury capsule, "Friendship 7" as he prepares for launch of the Mercury-Atlas rocket. On February 20, 1962 Glenn lifted off into space aboard his Mercury Atlas 6 (MA-6) rocket and became the first American to orbit the Earth. After orbiting the Earth 3 times, Friendship 7 landed in the Atlantic Ocean 4 hours, 55 minutes and 23 seconds later, just East of Grand Turk Island in the Bahamas. Glenn and his capsule were recovered by the Navy Destroyer Noa, 21 minutes after splashdown.
Date 02/20/1962
NASA Center Johnson Space Center
Astronaut John Glenn During …
Title Astronaut John Glenn During His First Orbit in Friendship 7
Full Description A weightless applesauce tube floats free following a snack by astronaut John Glenn in the course of his first orbit during the Mercury "Friendship 7" mission on February 20, 1962.
Date 02/20/1962
NASA Center Kennedy Space Center
John Glenn enters his Friend …
Title John Glenn enters his Friendship 7 capsule
Full Description Project Mercury astronaut John H. Glenn, Jr. enters his Mercury ?Friendship 7? capsule before launch on February 20, 1962. At 9:47 a.m. (EST), his Atlas launch vehicle lifted him into orbit for his flight lasting 4 hours, 55 minutes and 23 seconds. Onboard Friendship 7, Glenn became the first American to orbit the Earth, and the third American to fly in space. A faulty signal indicating a problem with the heat shield forced NASA mission controllers to cut the flight to only three orbits, but Glenn returned to Earth safely.
Date 02/20/1967
NASA Center Johnson Space Center
Astronaut John Glenn in a St …
Title Astronaut John Glenn in a State of Weightlessness During Friendship
Full Description Astronaut John Glenn photographed in space by an automatic sequence motion picture camera during his flight on "Friendship 7." Glenn was in a state of weightlessness traveling at 17,500 mph as these pictures were taken.
Date 02/20/1962
NASA Center Kennedy Space Center
Glenn Suits-Up for Launch
Title Glenn Suits-Up for Launch
Full Description Astronaut John H. Glenn Jr. dons his silver Mercury pressure suit in preparation for launch. On February 20, 1962 Glenn lifted off into space aboard his Mercury Atlas (MA-6) rocket and became the first American to orbit the Earth. After orbiting the Earth 3 times, Friendship 7 landed in the Atlantic Ocean 4 hours, 55 minutes and 23 seconds later, just East of Grand Turk Island in the Bahamas. Glenn and his capsule were recovered by the Navy Destroyer Noa, 21 minutes after splashdown.
Date 02/20/1962
NASA Center Johnson Space Center
John Glenn OK
Title John Glenn OK
Full Description Astronaut John Glenn and technicians inspect artwork that will be painted on the outside of his Mercury spacecraft. John Glenn nicknamed his capsule "Friendship 7". On February 20, 1962 astronaut John H. Glenn Jr. lifted off into space aboard his Mercury Atlas (MA-6) rocket and became the first American to orbit the Earth. After orbiting the Earth 3 times, Friendship 7 landed in the Atlantic Ocean 4 hours, 55 minutes and 23 seconds later, just East of Grand Turk Island in the Bahamas. Glenn and his capsule were recovered by the Navy Destroyer Noa, 21 minutes after splashdown.
Date 02/02/1962
NASA Center Johnson Space Center
Astronaut John Glenn being H …
Title Astronaut John Glenn being Honored
Full Description Astronaut John Glenn, Jr. is honored by President John F. Kennedy after his historical first manned orbital flight. The ceremony is being held at the Manned Spacecraft Center in Langley, Virginia. The Center moved to Houston, Texas later that year, where it continues to reside.
Date 2/23/1962
NASA Center Johnson Space Center
John Glenn Entering Friendsh …
Title John Glenn Entering Friendship 7
Full Description Overall view of astronaut John Glenn, Jr., as he enters into the spacecraft Friendship 7 prior to MA-6 launch operations at Launch Complex 14. Astronaut Glenn is entering his spacecraft to begin the first American manned Earth orbital mission.
Date 2/20/1962
NASA Center Kennedy Space Center
View of Mercury Control Cent …
Title View of Mercury Control Center prior to MA-8 flight
Description View of Mercury Control Center prior to the Mercury-Atlas 8 (MA-8) flight of the Sigma 7.
Date 09.10.1962
Launch of the Mercury-Atlas …
Title Launch of the Mercury-Atlas 7 mission
Description The Mercury-Atlas 7 (MA-7), carrying Astronaut M. Scott Carpenter, was launched by NASA from Pad 14, Cape Canaveral, Florida, on May 24, 1962.
Date Taken 1962-05-24
Launch of the Mercury-Atlas …
Title Launch of the Mercury-Atlas 7 mission
Description The Mercury-Atlas 7 (MA-7), carrying Astronaut M. Scott Carpenter, was launched by NASA from Pad 14, Cape Canaveral, Florida, on May 24, 1962.
Date Taken 1962-09-25
Launch of Friendship 7
Title Launch of Friendship 7
Full Description Launch of Friendship 7, the first American manned orbital space flight. Astronaut John Glenn aboard, the Mercury-Atlas rocket is launched from Pad 14.
Date 2/20/1962
NASA Center Kennedy Space Center
Glenn at the Cape
Title Glenn at the Cape
Full Description Astronaut John H. Glenn Jr. in his silver Mercury spacesuit during pre- flight training activities at Cape Canaveral. On February 20, 1962 Glenn lifted off into space aboard his Mercury Atlas (MA-6) rocket and became the first American to orbit the Earth. After orbiting the Earth 3 times, Friendship 7 landed in the Atlantic Ocean 4 hours, 55 minutes and 23 seconds later, just East of Grand Turk Island in the Bahamas. Glenn and his capsule were recovered by the Navy Destroyer Noa, 21 minutes after splashdown.
Date 02/27/1964
NASA Center Johnson Space Center
John Glenn With T.J. O'Malle …
Title John Glenn With T.J. O'Malley and Paul Donnelly in Front of
Full Description Grouped together with astronaut John H. Glenn, Jr., beside "Friendship 7" spacecraft are left to right: T.J. O'Malley, chief test conductor for General Dynamics, Glenn, and Paul Donnelly.
Date 01/24/1962
NASA Center Kennedy Space Center
Carpenter Launch
Title Carpenter Launch
Full Description Scott Carpenter's Aurora 7 Mercury Atlas rocket lifts off from Pad 14, Cape Canaveral, Florida, on May 24, 1962.
Date 09/25/1962
NASA Center Johnson Space Center
Mariner 10 Diagram
title Mariner 10 Diagram
date 11.03.1973
description On November 3, 1973, the Mariner Venus/Mercury 1973 spacecraft - also known as Mariner 10 - was launched from Kennedy Space Center. It was the first spacecraft designed to use gravity assist. Three months after launch it flew by Venus, changed speed and trajectory, then crossed Mercury's orbit in March 1974. This photo identifies various parts of the spacecraft and the science instruments, which were used to study the atmospheric, surface, and physical characteristics of Venus and Mercury. This was the sixth in the series of Mariner spacecraft that explored the inner planets beginning in 1962. *Image Credit*: Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Astronaut John Glenn inspect …
Title Astronaut John Glenn inspects decal for side of his Mercury capsule
Description Astronaut John H. Glenn Jr. and technicians inspect a decal ready for application to the side of his Mercury spacecraft prior to launch on February 20, 1962. The decal reads "Friendship 7".
Date Taken 1962-02-20
The Launch of the MA-6, Frie …
Name of Image The Launch of the MA-6, Friendship 7
Date of Image 1962-02-20
Full Description The launch of the MA-6, Friendship 7, on February 20, 1962. Boosted by the Mercury-Atlas vehicle, a modified Atlas Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM), Friendship 7 was the first U.S. marned orbital flight and carried Astronaut John H. Glenn into orbit. Astronaut Glenn became the first American to orbit the Earth.
Portrait of Astronaut Walter …
Title Portrait of Astronaut Walter M. Schirra Jr.
Description Portrait of Astronaut Walter M. Schirra Jr. in Mercury pressure suit with model of Mercury spacecraft behind him.
Date 10.01.1962
Maxime A. Faget
Title Maxime A. Faget
Full Description Maxime A. Faget, an aeronautical engineer with a B.S. from Louisiana State University (1943), joined the staff at Langley Aeronautical Laboratory in 1946 and soon became head of the performance aerodynamics branch of the pilotless aircraft research division. There, he conducted research on the heat shield of the Mercury spacecraft. In 1958 he joined the space task group in NASA, forerunner of the NASA Manned Spacecraft Center that became the Johnson Space Center, and he became its assistant director for engineering and development in 1962 and later its director. He contributed many of the original design concepts for Project Mercury's manned spacecraft and played a major role in designing virtually every U.S. crewed spacecraft since that time, including the Space Shuttle. He retired from NASA in 1981 and became an executive for Eagle Engineering, Inc. In 1982 he was one of the founders of Space Industries, Inc. and became its president and chief executive officer.
Date UNKNOWN
NASA Center Johnson Space Center
General Description S62-01004 (February 1962) --- Astronaut John H. Glenn, Jr., pilot of the Mercury Atlas 6 (MA-6) mission, participates in Mercury egress training during MA-6 preflight preparations. Glenn made the free world?s first manned Earth-orbital flight on February 20, 1962.
Astronaut John Glenn during …
Title Astronaut John Glenn during training exercise in Mercury Procedures Trainer
Description Mercury Astronaut John H. Glenn Jr. runs through a training exercise in the Mercury Procedures Trainer in use at Space Task Group, Langley Field, Virginia. This Link-type spacecraft simulator permits the practice of both normal and emergency modes of systems operations.
Date 08.14.1962
Artists concept of Mercury c …
Title Artists concept of Mercury capsule with launch escape system
Description Artists concept of the Mercury capsule with its launch escape system.
Date 08.31.1962
Survival equipment for the M …
Title Survival equipment for the Mercury astronauts
Description Survival equipment for the Mercury astronauts including a radar reflector (06767), a life vest (06768), and a life raft (06769).
Date 10.23.1962
Survival equipment for the M …
Title Survival equipment for the Mercury astronauts
Description Survival equipment for the Mercury astronauts including a radar reflector (06767), a life vest (06768), and a life raft (06769).
Date 10.23.1962
Survival equipment kit for t …
Title Survival equipment kit for the Mercury astronauts
Description Survival equipment kit for the Mercury astronauts.
Date 10.23.1962
Gus Grissom & Milt Thompson …
Title Gus Grissom & Milt Thompson With Paresev
Full Description The Paresev 1-A standing Rogers Dry Lakebed at the NASA Flight Research Center, Edwards, California. Mercury Astronaut Gus Grissom is at left and NASA test pilot Milton Thompson is at right. The Paresev evaluated a potential replacement for parachutes used on spacecraft. The Paresev was steerable and was evaluated for use on the Gemini spacecraft. The idea was not workable, however.
Date 01/01/1962
NASA Center Dryden Flight Research Center
General Description S64-14869 (February 1962) --- Astronaut John H. Glenn Jr., pilot of the Mercury Atlas 6 space mission, poses in his pressure suit and helmet for press photographers at Cape Canaveral during MA-6 pre-flight activities.
Paraglider
Title Paraglider
Full Description W. C. Sleeman, Jr. inspecting a model of the paraglider in 300 mph 7 x 10 Foot Wind Tunnel. The paraglider, or "Rogallo Wing," was proposed for use in the Gemini Program. It would have allowed Gemini to make precision landings on land, rather than in the water. But the wing suffered a number of problems. The biggest problem was getting it to deploy properly and reliably. The plan was canceled.
Date 02/05/1962
NASA Center Langley Research Center
Gemini Capsule
Title Gemini Capsule
Full Description Gemini capsule being tested in Unitary Plan Wind Tunnel.
Date 11/07/1962
NASA Center Langley Research Center
General Description S62-00371 (20 February 1962) --- Astronaut John H. Glenn, Jr., pilot of the Mercury-Atlas 6 (MA-6) space flight, enters the Mercury "Friendship 7" spacecraft during the MA-6 pre-launch preparations at Cape Canaveral, Florida. Glenn became the first American to orbit the Earth.
Mercury astronaut John Glenn …
Title Mercury astronaut John Glenn at the Sam Houston Colosseum, Houston, Texas
Description Mercury astronaut John H. Glenn Jr., wearing a new cowboy hat and a badge in the shape of a star, leafs through his program as he is served his food at the Sam Houston Colosseum. A large crowd was on hand to welcome them to Houston, Texas.
Date 07.04.1962
Mercury astronauts at the Sa …
Title Mercury astronauts at the Sam Houston Colosseum, Houston, Texas
Description The original seven Mercury astronauts, each wearing new cowboy hats and a badge in the shape of a star, are pictured on stage at the Sam Houston Colosseum. A large crowd was on hand to welcome them to Houston, Texas. Left to right are astronauts M. Scott Carpenter, L. Gordon Cooper Jr., John H. Glenn Jr., Virgil I. Grissom, Walter M. Schirra Jr., Alan B. Shepard Jr., and Donald K. Slayton. Sen. John Tower (R.-Texas) is seen in far right background.
Date 07.04.1962
Astronaut L. Gordon Cooper p …
Title Astronaut L. Gordon Cooper participates in Mercury water egress training
Description Astronaut L. Gordon Cooper participates in Mercury water egress training. He is wearing a snorkel and holding a camera for underwater photography.
Date 09.12.1962
Landing of Mercury-Atlas 8 s …
Title Landing of Mercury-Atlas 8 spacecraft with parachute extended
Description Landing with parachute extended of Astronaut Walter M. Schirra's Mercury-Atlas 8 (MA-8) capsule, called the Sigma 7, after a world orbital flight.
Date 10.11.1962
Flight Director Kraft discus …
Title Flight Director Kraft discusses MA-8 flight with Cooper and Schirra
Description Flight Director Christopher C. Kraft Jr. (center), Chief of the Flight Operations Division at the Manned Spacecraft Center, Houston, discusses the Mercury-Atlas 8 (MA-8) flight plan with Astronauts L. Gordon Cooper Jr. (left) and Walter M. Schirra Jr., on September 19, 1962. They are standing in the Mercury Control Center at Cape Canaveral, Florida.
Date Taken 1975-10-16
General Description S62-00941 (20 February 1962) --- The Mercury-Atlas 6 "Friendship 7" spacecraft is retrieved from the Atlantic Ocean following astronaut John H. Glenn Jr.'s three-orbit space mission. In this view, the capsule is still in the water, with retrieval cable connected to it.
General Description S62-00222 (20 February 1962) --- View of astronaut John H. Glenn Jr. and equipment specialist Joe Schmitt leaving crew quarters prior to Mercury-Atlas 6 (MA-6) mission. Glenn is in his pressure suit and is carrying the portable ventilation unit.
Original Mercury Astronauts
Title Original Mercury Astronauts
Description The original Mercury Astronauts are pictured around a table admiring an Atlas model. Standing, left to right are Alan B. Shepard, Jr., Walter M. Schirra, Jr., and John H. Glenn, Jr., sitting, left to right are Virgil I. Grissom, M. Scott Carpenter, Donald Slayton, and L. Gordon Cooper, Jr. Below the photo is a copy of each man's signature. Alternative photo number is B-59-41.
Date 07.12.1962
Paresev on lakebed with Merc …
Title Paresev on lakebed with Mercury astronaut Gus Grissom and Dryden test pilot Milt Thompson
Description NASA Flight Research Center Paresev 1-A with Mercury Astronaut Gus Grissom (left) and NASA test pilot Milton Thompson. Do you suppose they are wondering if all those clouds will mean a canceled flight?
Date 01.01.1962
Astronaut Groups 1 and 2
Title Astronaut Groups 1 and 2
Full Description Astronaut Groups 1 and 2. The original seven Mercury astronauts selected by NASA in April 1959, are seated (left to right): L. Gordon Cooper Jr., Virgil I. Grissom, M. Scott Carpenter, Water M. Schirra Jr., John H. Glenn Jr., Alan B. Shepard Jr., and Donald K. Slayton. The second group of NASA astronauts, which were named in September, 1962, are standing (left to right): Edward H. White II, James A. McDivitt, John W. Young, Elliot M. See Jr., Charles Conrad Jr., Frank Borman, Neil A. Armstrong, Thomas P. Stafford, and James A. Lovell Jr.
Date 01/01/1963
NASA Center Johnson Space Center
German Titov, John Glenn and …
Title German Titov, John Glenn and JFK at the White House
Full Description Second cosmonaut German Titov (right) appears with NASA astronaut John Glenn and President John Kennedy at the White House in 1962. Titov was in Washington to give his account of the Vostok 2 spaceflight to the Committee on Space Research (COSPAR). The twenty-five-year-old Titov was the youngest person to ever go into space - a record that still stands to this day.
Date 05/03/1962
NASA Center Headquarters
Astronaut Walter Schirra lea …
Title Astronaut Walter Schirra leaves Hanger "S" prior to MA-8 flight
Description Astronaut Walter M. Schirra Jr., pilot of the Mercury-Atlas 8 (MA-8) earth orbital space flight, leaves Hanger "S" at Cape Canaveral on his way to his scheduled October 3, 1962 flight.
Date Taken 1963-12-01
Astronaut Walter Schirra dur …
Title Astronaut Walter Schirra during suiting-up exercise prior to MA-8 flight
Description Astronaut Walter M. Schirra Jr., pilot of the Mercury-Atlas 8 (MA-8) earth orbital space flight, goes through a suiting-up exercise in Hanger "S" at Cape Canaveral several weeks prior to his scheduled October 3, 1962 flight.
Date Taken 1962-12-14
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