Atlas D missile pampered for Mercury blastoff delays
CAPE CANAVERAL GP Astronaut Idhn H. Glenn's Atlas No. 1090 received meticulous scrutiny by about 300 technicians as it prepared for Project Mercury. The Atlas faced three postponements due to fuel valve and bulkhead faults, yet its design allowed a single-stage ignition on the ground, supporting a heavier payload and a safer escape system for the crew.
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Astronaut Glenn Ready as Mercury Capsule Prepares for Launch
Astronaut John Glenn undergoes final preflight checks and suit fittings with medical staff and technicians monitoring heart rate breathing and sensors. He dons the space suit, receives a final physical, and moves toward the capsule as engineers address a hatch bolt issue before liftoff.
Glenns Mercury orbital flight thrills world observers
Glenn completed the first American orbital mission aboard Friendship 7, launching from Cape Canaveral and reaching 17 530 mph with an 89 minute globe circuit. Ground stations from Bermuda to Australia tracked the capsule as Shepard assisted from the control center and doctors reported Glenn in normal condition amid intense public cheers.
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John Glenn Begins Orbit Flight and Eats Space Meal
Cape Canaveral reports John Glenn eats a beef vegetable meal from squeeze tubes in orbit as he passes Kano Nigeria, with early notes of weightlessness and a successful launch sequence. Authorities confirm orbit achieved and plan a landing near Cape Canaveral.
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Glenn Orbit and the Global Net for Space Tracking
The article describes a vast Global Net linking 20 agencies and 140,900 miles of circuits to track astronaut Glenn in real time. It notes 100 capsule sensors, instant data to Goddard and Cape Canaveral, and six stations capable of commanding the capsule if needed.
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Thousands Watch Orbit Takeoff From Beach Sights
Thousands lined beaches to view a spaceflight, staking out motels and dunes for vantage points. Earthbound crowds watched as rocket boosters rose, some camping in tents or sleeping bags while groups of students gathered nearby to track the launch on the hard-packed sands.
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Space program cost at 400 million dollars reported
The United States space program budget totals about 5400 million so far with 160 million for cap, sale research and production. 95 million for the tracking network. 85 million for rocket boosters and related components. 35 million for supporting research. and 25 million for recovery operations. About 30,000 people are stated to participate actively, including 15,000 sailors on rescue ships and 15,000 others including 2,000 government personnel and industrial workers and scientists.
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Curb Unions Could Bar Political Funds in Virginia
A Richmond report notes a proposed measure to restrict labor unions from funneling funds into political activities. The bill aims to limit union financial contributions in Virginia politics as lawmakers consider regulatory changes.
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Ward J Street Renamed Glenn Street in Auburn
Auburn city council on Monday night voted to rename Ward J Street in honor of astronaut John E. Glenn Jr. The local decision recognizes Glenn for his pioneering space explorations and ties the community to a notable national figure.
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