Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Mercury Astronauts and a Redstone

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 18, 1999 is “Mercury Astronauts and a Redstone,” an image. It is credited to Credit: NASA. The original explanation runs about 150 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, September 18, 1999

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
September 18, 1999
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: NASA
Copyright
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Explanation length
About 150 words

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