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50 years ago today - MA-6
Today is the 50th anniversary of MA-6 (Mercury-Atlas Mission 6).
Payload was a Jarhead named John Glenn. Enos wanted more money so I guess they used a Marine instead.  First orbit of an American Astronaut. Three Orbits in just over 4 hours 55 minutes.  Not too shabby for a Leatherneck, didn't hardly break anything.
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