Technicians prepare the space capsule for launch. United States flag. United States written on space capsule. Space capsule named as 'Aurora 7'. Lieutenant Commander John Glenn talks on telephone. Technicians make adjustments to space capsule.
View from descending Elevator of gantry at NASA manned space craft center in Cape Canaveral, Florida. Mercury-Atlas 7 being readied for launch. Atlas booster silhouetted against the sky. Sign reads: "Welcome to Complex 14. Launch site of Free World's first ICBM. Free World's first man in orbit."
Spectators gather and then watch the launch of NASA spacecraft Mercury-Atlas 7 in Cape Canaveral, Florida. Some have telescopes, binoculars, and cameras. They look upward and some point as the launch takes place. Astronaut wives and other family members are among the group. A large outdoor chart shows planned orbital positions for the mission.
Astronauts eat food and talk to each other at Grand Turk Island. They are seated around table. Astronaut Scott Carpenter speaks to Lt Commander Glenn, Captain Grissom and other Mercury Project personnel. Map on wall.
Astronaut Scott carpenter speaks during a debriefing at Grand Turk Island. Lieutenant Commander Glenn, Captain Grissom and other Mercury Project personnel listen to Scott Carpenter. Map on wall. An Astronaut writes on notepad. Astronauts are seated around table. They read documents.
Astronaut Scott Carpenter speaks during a debriefing about Mercury-Atlas 7 orbital mission, at Grand Turk Island. Lt Commander Glenn, Captain Grissom and other Mercury Project personnel are seated around table.
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