Mercury-Atlas 6
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| Launch date | February 20, 1962 |
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| Landing date | February 20, 1962 |
| Spacecraft | Mercury |
| Members | John Glenn |
| Rocket | Atlas LV-3B |
| Apogee altitude | 134 nautical miles (248 kilometers) |
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| ID | 2422100 |
About Mercury-Atlas 6
Mercury-Atlas 6 was the first American orbital spaceflight, which took place on February 20, 1962. Piloted by astronaut John Glenn and operated by NASA as part of Project Mercury, it was the fifth human . . .
Mercury-Atlas 6 Photos
