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| Mission Name: Mercury-Little Joe 6 | Rocket: Little Joe 6 |
| Launch Date: October 4, 1959 | Landing Date: October 4, 1959 |
| Duration: 5 min. 10 sec | Altitude: 37 miles |
| Number of Orbits: 0 | Total Distance: 79 miles |
| Crew : unmanned |
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| Primary Objectives: Test of capsule aerodynamics and integrity
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| Interesting Facts: Mission listed as partially successful | |