The Communications Systems for the Mercury ProjectNew March 2023! Learn directly from NASA engineers and see NASA footage of the time as they describe the communication systems used for the Mercury missions.
What Technology Was Like When the Space Race BeganNew March 2023! Learn about and see examples of the technology available at the beginning of the space race with three NASA Mercury Program engineers.
Assembling the Mercury CapsuleNew February 2023! Connect with Mercury mission engineers and go into the white room at McDonnell in the 1950s to see how the Mercury capsule was assembled.
National History Day 2022-23–Frontiers In History: People, Places, IdeasCheck out our resources for National History Day 2022-23!
Using Chimpanzees for Mercury Mission TestingLearn directly from NASA engineers and see NASA footage of the time as they describe the use of chimpanzees in testing for the Mercury missions.
Login to ViewUsing Chimpanzees for Mercury Mission TestingNew March 2023! Learn directly from NASA engineers and see NASA footage of the time as they describe the use of chimpanzees in testing for the Mercury missions.
Login to ViewThe Launch Systems for the Mercury ProjectNew March 2023! Learn directly from NASA engineers and see NASA footage of the time as they describe the launch system and commands used for the Mercury missions.
Login to ViewGetting the Astronaut in the Mercury CapsuleNew March 2023! Learn directly from NASA engineers and see NASA footage of the time as they describe how the Mercury capsule was built with the astronaut in mind.
Login to ViewThe Design and Features of the Mercury CapsuleNew March 2023! Learn directly from engineers with NASA's Mercury program and see NASA footage of the time as they describe the design, features, and building process for the Mercury space capsule.
Login to ViewHow Communications Systems Were Set Up for Mercury MissionsNew March 2023! Learn directly from NASA engineers and see NASA footage of the time as they describe the communication systems used for the Mercury missions.
Login to ViewDid People Doubt We Could Go Into Space?New March 2023! Hear first hand accounts of people's worries as America began its space program.
Login to ViewFitting the Astronaut in the Mercury CapsuleNew March 2023! Learn directly from NASA engineers and see NASA footage of the time as they describe how the Mercury capsule was built with the astronaut in mind.
Login to ViewUsing Chimpanzees to Test for Space FlightNew March 2023! Learn directly from NASA engineers and see NASA footage of the time as they describe the use of chimpanzees in testing for the Mercury missions.
Login to ViewWhy Did We Need to Get Into Space?New March 2023! Engineers with NASA's Mercury program describe the "Cold War" feel at the time the space race began.
Login to ViewLaunch Countdown for Mercury MissionsNew August 2022! Learn directly from NASA engineers and see NASA footage of the time as they describe the launch system and commands used for the Mercury missions.
Login to ViewHow the Mercury Capsule Was DesignedNew August 2022! Learn directly from engineers with NASA's Mercury program and see NASA footage of the time as they describe the design, features, and building process for the Mercury space capsule.
Login to ViewIneffectivess of Mercury RocketsNew August 2022! An engineer with NASA's Mercury program describes the dangers of working with the Atlas and Redstone missiles as launch vehicles for the Mercury capsule.
Login to ViewDoubts About Going into SpaceHear first hand accounts of people's worries as America began its space program.
Login to ViewGetting Astronauts in the Mercury CapsuleLearn directly from NASA engineers and see NASA footage of the time as they describe how the Mercury capsule was built with the astronaut in mind.
Login to ViewDesign of the Mercury CapsuleLearn directly from engineers with NASA's Mercury program and see NASA footage of the time as they describe the design, features, and building process for the Mercury space capsule.
Login to ViewImpacts of the Mercury Space MissionsEngineers with NASA's Mercury program describe the impact of the Mercury program and their pride in being part of it.
Login to ViewWhy Did America Want to Go Into Space?Engineers with NASA's Mercury program describe the "Cold War" feel at the time the space race began.
Login to ViewTalking About History: The Supersonic Life and Times of Gus GrissomBiographer George Leopold describe Gus Grissom's rise from a small town in Indiana to his career as an astronaut for NASA.
Login to ViewThe Impact of the Mercury ProjectEngineers with NASA's Mercury program describe the impact of the Mercury program and their pride in being part of it.
