65 years ago, America announced the names of its first astronauts

The Register
Apr 4, 2024, 6:00 am286 pts
The Mercury 7: 'Not one of us knew what he was in for' Sixty-five years ago this week, NASA introduced its first astronauts, saying they'd be launched into space in the agency's new capsule. They were immediately dubbed The Mercury 7.…

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