Project Mercury Familiarization Manual Manned Satellite Capsule

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The narrative explores the pivotal moment in 1957 when the Soviet Union launched the first orbiting satellite, igniting the intense competition known as the "space race" with the United States. Highlighting the technological rivalry, it details America's response with the successful launch of Explorer 1 in early 1958. The focus then shifts to the ambitious goal of sending a human into orbit, which became the cornerstone of the USA's Project Mercury, marking a significant chapter in the history of space exploration.