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Feb. 20, 1962: John Glenn's first trip to space

On Feb. 20, 1962, Mercury-Atlas 6 mission launched, sending the Friendship 7 capsule containing John Glenn into orbit. Two ...
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In Photos: How John Glenn Made History on 1st US Orbital Flight Mercury-Atlas 6

Sitting beside his Friendship 7 capsule, astronaut John Glenn, pilot of the Mercury-Atlas 6 mission, is suited up, preparing for the launch. Artist Cecilia Bibby, who painted the Friendship 7 ...
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[Mercury Atlas 6] THE HISTORIC FIRST HUMAN-TAKEN PHOTOGRAPH FROM SPACE: Earth's Horizon Above the African Coast, Captured from Friendship 7

20.3 x 25.4 cm. (8 x 10 in.) ...
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FIRST SPACE SUNSET, CAPTURED BY THE FIRST HUMAN TO PHOTOGRAPH FROM SPACE, Mercury Atlas 6, John Glenn, February 20

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Mercury-Atlas 6 (MA-6) Zanzibar Tracking Station Collection

IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. This collection consists of ...