Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Mercury Astronauts and a Redstone

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 7, 1996 is “Mercury Astronauts and a Redstone,” an image. It is credited to Credit: NASA. The original explanation runs about 118 words.

Mercury Astronauts and a Redstone
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From the explanation

“Space suited project Mercury astronauts John H. Glenn , Virgil I.”

— APOD editors, January 7, 1996

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
January 7, 1996
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: NASA
Copyright
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Explanation length
About 118 words

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