Beach Abort
Mission Name: Mercury-Beach Abort Rocket: Beach Abort
Launch Date: May 9, 1960 Landing Date: May 9, 1960
Duration: 1 min. 16 sec. Altitude: 55 miles
Number of Orbits: 0 Total Distance:
Crew : unmanned


Primary Objectives: Test off-the-pad escape system
Interesting Facts: Listed as a successful