The Mercury spacecraft, named Friendship 7, was carried to orbit by an Atlas LV-3B launch vehicle lifting off from Launch Complex 14 at Cape Canaveral, Florida.

Nov 20, 2006 · The Mercury countdown began on January 27, 1962 and was performed in two parts. Precount checks out the primary spacecraft systems, followed by a 17.5 hour hold for pyrotechnic …

Documentary about the Mercury-Atlas 6 mission, entirely based on historical narration, mission audio, and footage.

20 February 1962: At 9:47:39 a.m., Eastern Standard Time, NASA’s Mercury-Atlas 6 lifted off from Launch Complex 14, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Cape Canaveral, Florida. This was the third …

What is Mercury-Atlas 6? Mercury-Atlas 6 was the first crewed American orbital spaceflight, which took place on February 20, 1962.

Mercury-Atlas 6 (MA - 6) was a human spaceflight mission conducted by NASA, the space agency of the United States. As part of Project Mercury, MA - 6 was the successful first attempt by NASA to place …

Mercury-Atlas 6 was the third crewed spaceflight for the United States. The spacecraft, named Friendship 7, completed three orbits making John Glenn the first United States astronaut to orbit Earth.

Nov 19, 2025 · An Atlas launch vehicle propelled a Mercury spacecraft into Earth orbit and enabled astronaut John Glenn to circle Earth three times. The flight lasted a total of 4 hours, 55 minutes, and …

Oct 29, 1998 · Mercury-Atlas 6 was the third crewed spaceflight for the United States. The spacecraft, named Friendship 7, completed three orbits making John Glenn the first United States astronaut to …

Mar 17, 2026 · Technical details about the MERCURY ATLAS 6 (1962-003A or NORAD 00240) satellite. MERCURY ATLAS 6 can be selected for live tracking or to see the passes visible from your location, …