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- NASA Crawler-Transporter #1, Used to Carry Apollo/Saturn V Launch Vehicle -
- 1967-1973
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NASA Crawler-Transporter #1, Used to Carry Apollo/Saturn V Launch Vehicle
- Postcard, NASA Mercury-Atlas 2 (MA-2) Using the Atlas Launch Vehicle 67-D, 1961 -
- February 21, 1961
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Postcard, NASA Mercury-Atlas 2 (MA-2) Using the Atlas Launch Vehicle 67-D, 1961
- Brochure, "Exploring Space... Project Mercury," 1961 - 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.
- 1961
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Brochure, "Exploring Space... Project Mercury," 1961
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.
- Ford Aeronutronic Division Advertising, "how far is way out?", and "how quiet is quiet?", November 1961 -
- November 01, 1961
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Ford Aeronutronic Division Advertising, "how far is way out?", and "how quiet is quiet?", November 1961
- Testing the Lunar Capsule Built by Ford Motor Company Aeronutronic Division, 1960 - Ford Motor Company established the core of its aerospace division in 1956. Based in Newport Beach, California, the division and its subsidiaries manufactured satellites, missiles, and defense systems. It also played an important role in developing the Mission Control facility near Houston, Texas, that directed NASA's Gemini and Apollo space missions. Ford sold its aerospace division in 1990.
- December 02, 1960
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Testing the Lunar Capsule Built by Ford Motor Company Aeronutronic Division, 1960
Ford Motor Company established the core of its aerospace division in 1956. Based in Newport Beach, California, the division and its subsidiaries manufactured satellites, missiles, and defense systems. It also played an important role in developing the Mission Control facility near Houston, Texas, that directed NASA's Gemini and Apollo space missions. Ford sold its aerospace division in 1990.
- Artist's Rendering of Lunar Capsule Built by Ford Motor Company Aeronutronic Division, 1960 - Ford Motor Company established the core of its aerospace division in 1956. Based in Newport Beach, California, the division and its subsidiaries manufactured satellites, missiles, and defense systems. It also played an important role in developing the Mission Control facility near Houston, Texas, that directed NASA's Gemini and Apollo space missions. Ford sold its aerospace division in 1990.
- December 05, 1960
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Artist's Rendering of Lunar Capsule Built by Ford Motor Company Aeronutronic Division, 1960
Ford Motor Company established the core of its aerospace division in 1956. Based in Newport Beach, California, the division and its subsidiaries manufactured satellites, missiles, and defense systems. It also played an important role in developing the Mission Control facility near Houston, Texas, that directed NASA's Gemini and Apollo space missions. Ford sold its aerospace division in 1990.
- Lunar Capsule and Retrorocket for NASA Ranger 3 Spacecraft Being Assembled, April 1960 - Ford Motor Company established the core of its aerospace division in 1956. Based in Newport Beach, California, the division and its subsidiaries manufactured satellites, missiles, and defense systems. It also played an important role in developing the Mission Control facility near Houston, Texas, that directed NASA's Gemini and Apollo space missions. Ford sold its aerospace division in 1990.
- April 26, 1960
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Lunar Capsule and Retrorocket for NASA Ranger 3 Spacecraft Being Assembled, April 1960
Ford Motor Company established the core of its aerospace division in 1956. Based in Newport Beach, California, the division and its subsidiaries manufactured satellites, missiles, and defense systems. It also played an important role in developing the Mission Control facility near Houston, Texas, that directed NASA's Gemini and Apollo space missions. Ford sold its aerospace division in 1990.
- Denim Jacket, circa 1973 -
- circa 1973
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Denim Jacket, circa 1973
- Press Release RE: Lunar Capsule Built by Ford Motor Company Aeronutronic Division, December 2, 1960 - Ford Motor Company established the core of its aerospace division in 1956. Based in Newport Beach, California, the division and its subsidiaries manufactured satellites, missiles, and defense systems. It also played an important role in developing the Mission Control facility near Houston, Texas, that directed NASA's Gemini and Apollo space missions. Ford sold its aerospace division in 1990.
- December 02, 1960
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Press Release RE: Lunar Capsule Built by Ford Motor Company Aeronutronic Division, December 2, 1960
Ford Motor Company established the core of its aerospace division in 1956. Based in Newport Beach, California, the division and its subsidiaries manufactured satellites, missiles, and defense systems. It also played an important role in developing the Mission Control facility near Houston, Texas, that directed NASA's Gemini and Apollo space missions. Ford sold its aerospace division in 1990.
- Testing the Lunar Capsule Built by Ford Motor Company Aeronutronic Division, 1960 - Ford Motor Company established the core of its aerospace division in 1956. Based in Newport Beach, California, the division and its subsidiaries manufactured satellites, missiles, and defense systems. It also played an important role in developing the Mission Control facility near Houston, Texas, that directed NASA's Gemini and Apollo space missions. Ford sold its aerospace division in 1990.
- December 02, 1960
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Testing the Lunar Capsule Built by Ford Motor Company Aeronutronic Division, 1960
Ford Motor Company established the core of its aerospace division in 1956. Based in Newport Beach, California, the division and its subsidiaries manufactured satellites, missiles, and defense systems. It also played an important role in developing the Mission Control facility near Houston, Texas, that directed NASA's Gemini and Apollo space missions. Ford sold its aerospace division in 1990.