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| Mission Name: Mercury-Little Joe 1b | Rocket: Little Joe 1b |
| Launch Date: January 21, 1960 | Landing Date: January 21, 1960 |
| Duration: 8 min. 35 sec. | Altitude: 9 miles |
| Number of Orbits: 0 | Total Distance: 12 miles |
| Crew : Sam (monkey) |
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| Primary Objectives: Max Q abort and Escape Test | |
| Interesting Facts: Mission successful. | |