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| Mission Name: Mercury 1a | Rocket: Redstone |
| Launch Date: December 19, 1960 | Landing Date: December 19, 1960 |
| Duration: 15 min. 45 sec. | Altitude: 130.7 miles |
| Number of Orbits: 0 | Total Distance: 235 miles |
| Crew : unmanned |
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| Primary Objectives: Qualify systems for suborbital operations
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| Interesting Facts: Mission a success. Total weightless time: 5 min 30 sec | |
