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Mercury spacecraft Friendship 7, pictured on arrival at the Science Museum, London
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Mercury spacecraft Friendship 7, pictured on arrival at the Science Museum, London
Mercury spacecraft Friendship 7, pictured on arrival at the Science Museum, London, Monday 14th May 1962.
The space capsule was piloted by astronaut John Glenn (20/02/1962), who performed three orbits of the Earth, making him the first US astronaut to orbit the Earth and the third US astronaut in space (behind 1st Alan B. Shepard and 2nd Lieutenant Colonel Virgil Ivan Gus Grissom)
Tony Eyles
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This print captures the historic moment when the Mercury spacecraft Friendship 7 arrived at the Science Museum in London on Monday, May 14th, 1962. The iconic space capsule was piloted by astronaut John Glenn on February 20th of that year, as he embarked on a groundbreaking mission that would forever change the course of space exploration. Glenn's remarkable journey aboard Friendship 7 consisted of three awe-inspiring orbits around our planet, solidifying his place in history as not only the first American astronaut to orbit Earth but also the third American to venture into outer space. His achievement followed those of Alan B. Shepard and Lieutenant Colonel Virgil Ivan Gus Grissom. As this photograph showcases, the arrival of Friendship 7 at the Science Museum marked a significant milestone for both NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) and mankind's relentless pursuit of knowledge beyond our earthly boundaries. The display served as a testament to human ingenuity and determination in conquering new frontiers. Tony Eyles expertly captured this momentous occasion from Memory Lane Prints, allowing us to relive an era defined by ambition, exploration, and scientific breakthroughs. This image serves as a reminder of humanity's ceaseless curiosity about what lies beyond our own atmosphere—a curiosity that continues to drive us forward even today.
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