Friendship Seven — Reel 1, Part 8 | The Archive Project

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This clip is Reel 1, Part 8 of a 16-part film. Watch from the beginning

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This film depicts Astronaut John H. Glenn's first American orbital space flight. The film documents Project Mercury, including a close look at tracking stations around the world.

Collection

Records of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Series

Headquarters' Films Relating to Aeronautics

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Date

1962-01-01

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TRT

3:38

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