mercury

Mercury was the name of the first United States manned space program. Six manned Mercury missions flew between 1961 and 1963, each with a single astronaut aboard.

Strolling Through the Solar System

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On a beautiful sunny day, the Explorers took a stroll nearly to the edge of the solar system. And back.

Out of This World

In February 2010 the Explorers learned about the early days of the United States manned space program and the motivations and efforts that led to the moon landings.

Current weather

OH - Dayton / Wright-Patterson Air Force Base

Overcast
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  • Temperature: 30.2 °F / -1 °C
  • Wind: Southwest, 11.5 mph
  • Pressure: 1023 hPa
  • Rel. Humidity: 69 %
  • Visibility: 16.1 km
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