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This desk stand commemorates Project Mercury, the first U.S. manned spaceflight program. There were a total of six launches of Mercury manned spacecraft. The first in May 1961 carried Alan Shepard in his historic sub-orbital flight. After one more sub-orbital mission, John Glenn in February 1962 became the first American to orbit the Earth. There were three additional orbital missions in 1962 and 1963.

 Display Status

This object is not on display at the National Air and Space Museum. It is either on loan or in storage.
Object Details
Country of Origin United States of America Type MEMORABILIA-Events Dimensions 3-D: 9.8 × 2.9cm (3 7/8 × 1 1/8 in.)
Storage: 15.2 × 15.2 × 8.3cm (6 × 6 × 3 1/4 in.)
 Materials Plastic
Ink
Paper
Adhesive
 Inventory Number A20020264000 Credit Line Found In Collection. Donor unknown at this time. Found on NASM premises. Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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