Brochure, "Exploring Space... Project Mercury," 1961
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Artifact Overview
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration developed Project Mercury in 1958 to send a manned spacecraft into orbit. This brochure, published in early 1961, explained NASA's progress toward achieving that goal. Later, in May 1961, NASA would launch its first manned capsule. And in 1962, John Glenn orbited the Earth. Project Mercury ended in 1963 after six successful crewed missions.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Brochure
Date Made
1961
Subject Date
1961
Creators
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2002.1.1842.18
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Printing (Process)
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 5 in (folded)
Width: 8 in (folded)
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