Six Orbit Flight Contingent for Late Summer Launch
NASA plans a possible six orbit mission this summer featuring astronaut Gordon Cooper aboard the Mercury capsule with Wally Schirra as backup. Officials say launch timing, orbit count, and recovery will hinge on capsule performance and mission results.
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John Glenn Faith Reflected in Reader's Digest Article
Col Glenn shares his belief that space showed him there is a God in a July Reader's Digest piece. The article includes two pastor comments from his church and discusses personal courage inspired by faith.
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