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Mercury astronaut Scott Carpenter lifts off from Cape Canaveral on May 24, 1962, in his Aurora 7 capsule. The fourth American in space and second American to orbit Earth, Carpenter spent nearly five hours testing equipment and taking photographs before splashing down. Photo Credit: NASA

On Atlas’ Shoulders: Remembering the Monkeys, Men and Malfunctions of Project Mercury’s Orbital Booster (Part 3)

“Are You a Turtle?” Remembering Wally Schirra’s Trip to Space, OTD in 1962

Wally, Walt, and Whatshisname: The Three Heroes Who Set Apollo’s Course for the Moon

‘Yabadabadoo!’ 45 Years Since Apollo 7 Charted a Course for the Moon (Part 1)

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