Mercury capsule and escape system on top of a booster
This photograph shows the installation of a Mercury capsule and escape system on top of a booster prior to test firing of the Mercury-Redstone at Marshall Space Flight Center's (MSFC's) Redstone Test Stand. Ass... More
Photograph of Gordon Cooper during Simulated Mercury Redstone Rocket F...
Original caption: Astronaut Gordon Cooper at console in blockhouse during simulated Mercury Redstone rocket flight. Historical Photograph Files
Mercury Project, NASA Mercury project
In this 1959 photograph, technicians prepare tail sections for Mercury-Redstone vehicles in Building 4706 at Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, Alabama. Developed by Dr. Wernher von Braun and the rocket team at Re... More
Ham Launch, NASA Mercury project
Full Description: (January 31, 1961) Mercury-Redstone 2 (MR-2) Launch with chimpanzee Ham aboard. Monkeys had been flown into space before, but Ham was the first higher primate to test a spacecraft...Image # : 61C-1012
Jupiter-C, the first American Satellite, Explorer 1 launcher
This is a comparison illustration of the Redstone, Jupiter-C, and Mercury Redstone launch vehicles. The Redstone ballistic missile was a high-accuracy, liquid-propelled, surface-to-surface missile. Originally d... More
Mercury Redstone 3 imagery, NASA Mercury project
JSC2007-E-046476 (1961) --- Astronaut Alan B. Shepard Jr., one of three NASA astronauts chosen for the Project Mercury first manned suborbital flight, prepares for testing in a capsule of the U.S. Navy's centri... More
The Launch of Mercury-Redstone. NASA public domain image colelction.
(May 5, 1961) The launch of the Mercury-Redstone (MR-3), Freedom 7. MR-3 placed the first American astronaut, Alan Shepard, in suborbit on May 5, 1961...UID: SPD-MARSH-6100884
Mercury Redstone II mission - Launch pad photos
The original caption reads: Photos from the launch pad area taken prior to the Mercury Redstone 2 (MR-2) flight. A clock face is visible in the top left of the photo. Film type was 70mm ANSCO. Categories: La... More
Mercury Redstone II mission - Earth Observations
The original caption reads: Earth observations taken during the Mercury Redstone 2 (MR-2) flight. The flight number (MR-2) and a mag or frame number are visible at the top right and center of the photo. A clock... More
Mercury Redstone II mission - Earth Observations
The original caption reads: Earth observations taken during the Mercury Redstone 2 (MR-2) flight. The flight number (MR-2) and a mag or frame number and other notes are visible at the top right and center of th... More
Mercury Redstone II mission - Launch pad photos
The original caption reads: Photos from the launch pad area taken prior to the Mercury Redstone 2 (MR-2) flight. A clock face is visible in the top left of the photo. Film type was 70mm ANSCO. Categories: La... More
Mercury Redstone II mission - Earth Observations
The original caption reads: Earth observations taken during the Mercury Redstone 2 (MR-2) flight. The flight number (MR-2) and a mag or frame number are visible at the top right and center of the photo. A clock... More
Mercury Redstone II mission - Launch pad photos
The original caption reads: Photos from the launch pad area taken prior to the Mercury Redstone 2 (MR-2) flight. A clock face is visible in the top left of the photo. Film type was 70mm ANSCO. Categories: La... More
Mercury Redstone II mission - Launch pad photos
The original caption reads: Photos from the launch pad area taken prior to the Mercury Redstone 2 (MR-2) flight. A clock face is visible in the top left of the photo. Film type was 70mm ANSCO. Categories: La... More
Mercury Redstone II mission - Earth Observations
The original caption reads: Earth observations taken during the Mercury Redstone 2 (MR-2) flight. A clock face is visible in the top left of the photo. Film type was 70mm ANSCO. Categories: Earth Observations... More
Mercury Redstone II mission - Launch pad photos
The original caption reads: Photos from the launch pad area taken prior to the Mercury Redstone 2 (MR-2) flight. A clock face is visible in the top left of the photo. Film type was 70mm ANSCO. Categories: La... More
Mercury Redstone II mission - Launch pad photos
The original caption reads: Photos from the launch pad area taken prior to the Mercury Redstone 2 (MR-2) flight. A clock face is visible in the top left of the photo. Film type was 70mm ANSCO. Categories: La... More
Mercury Redstone II mission - Earth Observations
The original caption reads: Earth observations taken during the Mercury Redstone 2 (MR-2) flight. A clock face is visible in the top left of the photo. Film type was 70mm ANSCO. Categories: Earth Observations... More
Mercury Redstone II mission - Earth Observations
The original caption reads: Earth observations taken during the Mercury Redstone 2 (MR-2) flight. A clock face is visible in the top left of the photo. Film type was 70mm ANSCO. Categories: Earth Observations... More
Mercury Redstone II mission - Earth Observations
The original caption reads: Earth observations taken during the Mercury Redstone 2 (MR-2) flight. A clock face is visible in the top left of the photo. Film type was 70mm ANSCO. Categories: Earth Observations... More
Mercury Redstone II mission - Earth Observations
The original caption reads: Earth observations taken during the Mercury Redstone 2 (MR-2) flight. The flight number (MR-2) and a mag or frame number are visible at the top right and center of the photo. A clock... More
Mercury Redstone II mission - Earth Observations
The original caption reads: Earth observations taken during the Mercury Redstone 2 (MR-2) flight. The flight number (MR-2) and a mag or frame number are visible at the top right and center of the photo. A clock... More
Mercury Redstone II mission - Earth Observations
The original caption reads: Earth observations taken during the Mercury Redstone 2 (MR-2) flight. A clock face is visible in the top left of the photo. Film type was 70mm ANSCO. Categories: Earth Observations... More
Mercury Redstone II mission - Earth Observations
The original caption reads: Earth observations taken during the Mercury Redstone 2 (MR-2) flight. The flight number (MR-2) and a mag or frame number are visible at the top right and center of the photo. A clock... More
Mercury Redstone II mission - Earth Observations
The original caption reads: Earth observations taken during the Mercury Redstone 2 (MR-2) flight. A clock face is visible in the top left of the photo. Film type was 70mm ANSCO. Categories: Earth Observations... More
Mercury Redstone II mission - Earth Observations
The original caption reads: Earth observations taken during the Mercury Redstone 2 (MR-2) flight. The flight number (MR-2) and a mag or frame number are visible at the top right and center of the photo. A clock... More
Mercury Redstone II mission - Earth Observations
The original caption reads: Earth observations taken during the Mercury Redstone 2 (MR-2) flight. The flight number (MR-2) and a mag or frame number are visible at the top right and center of the photo. A clock... More
Mercury Redstone II mission - Earth Observations
The original caption reads: Earth observations taken during the Mercury Redstone 2 (MR-2) flight. The flight number (MR-2) and a mag or frame number are visible at the top right and center of the photo. A clock... More
Mercury Redstone II mission - Earth Observations
The original caption reads: Earth observations taken during the Mercury Redstone 2 (MR-2) flight. The flight number (MR-2) and a mag or frame number are visible at the top right and center of the photo. A clock... More
Mercury Redstone II mission - Earth Observations
The original caption reads: Earth observations taken during the Mercury Redstone 2 (MR-2) flight. The flight number (MR-2) and a mag or frame number are visible at the top right and center of the photo. A clock... More
Mercury Redstone II mission - Earth Observations
The original caption reads: Earth observations taken during the Mercury Redstone 2 (MR-2) flight. The flight number (MR-2) and a mag or frame number are visible at the top right and center of the photo. A clock... More
Mercury Redstone II mission - Earth Observations
The original caption reads: Earth observations taken during the Mercury Redstone 2 (MR-2) flight. A clock face is visible in the top left of the photo. Film type was 70mm ANSCO. Categories: Earth Observations... More
Mercury Redstone II mission - Earth Observations
The original caption reads: Earth observations taken during the Mercury Redstone 2 (MR-2) flight. The flight number (MR-2) and a mag or frame number are visible at the top right and center of the photo. A clock... More
Mercury Redstone II mission - Earth Observations
The original caption reads: Earth observations taken during the Mercury Redstone 2 (MR-2) flight. The flight number (MR-2) and a mag or frame number are visible at the top right and center of the photo. A clock... More
Mercury Redstone II mission - Launch pad photos
The original caption reads: Photos from the launch pad area taken prior to the Mercury Redstone 2 (MR-2) flight. A clock face is visible in the top left of the photo. Film type was 70mm ANSCO. Categories: La... More
Mercury Redstone II mission - Earth Observations
The original caption reads: Earth observations taken during the Mercury Redstone 2 (MR-2) flight. The flight number (MR-2) and a mag or frame number are visible at the top right and center of the photo. A clock... More
Mercury Redstone II mission - Earth Observations
The original caption reads: Earth observations taken during the Mercury Redstone 2 (MR-2) flight. The flight number (MR-2) and a mag or frame number are visible at the top right and center of the photo. A clock... More
Mercury Redstone II mission - Earth Observations
The original caption reads: Earth observations taken during the Mercury Redstone 2 (MR-2) flight. The flight number (MR-2) and a mag or frame number are visible at the top right and center of the photo. A clock... More
Mercury Redstone II mission - Launch pad photos
The original caption reads: Photos from the launch pad area taken prior to the Mercury Redstone 2 (MR-2) flight. A clock face is visible in the top left of the photo. Film type was 70mm ANSCO. Categories: La... More
Mercury Redstone II mission - Light fixture
The original caption reads: Underexposed (almost totally blank) frame with light fixture visible taken during the Mercury Redstone 2 (MR-2) flight. A clock face is visible in the top left of the photo. Film typ... More
Mercury Redstone II mission - Earth Observations
The original caption reads: Earth observations taken during the Mercury Redstone 2 (MR-2) flight. The flight number (MR-2) and a mag or frame number are visible at the top right and center of the photo. A clock... More
Mercury Redstone II mission - Launch pad photos
The original caption reads: Photos from the launch pad area taken prior to the Mercury Redstone 2 (MR-2) flight. A clock face is visible in the top left of the photo. Film type was 70mm ANSCO. Categories: La... More
Mercury Redstone II mission - Earth Observations
The original caption reads: Earth observations taken during the Mercury Redstone 2 (MR-2) flight. A clock face is visible in the top left of the photo. Film type was 70mm ANSCO. Categories: Earth Observations... More
Mercury Redstone II mission - Launch pad photos
The original caption reads: Photos from the launch pad area taken prior to the Mercury Redstone 2 (MR-2) flight. A clock face is visible in the top left of the photo. Film type was 70mm ANSCO. Categories: La... More
Mercury Redstone II mission - Earth Observations
The original caption reads: Earth observations taken during the Mercury Redstone 2 (MR-2) flight. A clock face is visible in the top left of the photo. Film type was 70mm ANSCO. Categories: Earth Observations... More
Mercury Redstone II mission - Earth Observations
The original caption reads: Earth observations taken during the Mercury Redstone 2 (MR-2) flight. A clock face is visible in the top left of the photo. Film type was 70mm ANSCO. Categories: Earth Observation... More
Mercury Redstone II mission - Earth Observations
The original caption reads: Earth observations taken during the Mercury Redstone 2 (MR-2) flight. A clock face is visible in the top left of the photo. Film type was 70mm ANSCO. Categories: Earth Observations... More
Mercury Redstone II mission - Earth Observations
The original caption reads: Earth observations taken during the Mercury Redstone 2 (MR-2) flight. The flight number (MR-2) and a mag or frame number are visible at the top right and center of the photo. A clock... More
Mercury Redstone II mission - Earth Observations
The original caption reads: Earth observations taken during the Mercury Redstone 2 (MR-2) flight. The flight number (MR-2) and a mag or frame number are visible at the top right and center of the photo. A clock... More
Mercury Redstone II mission - Earth Observations
The original caption reads: Earth observations taken during the Mercury Redstone 2 (MR-2) flight. The flight number (MR-2) and a mag or frame number are visible at the top right and center of the photo. A clock... More
Mercury Redstone II mission - Light fixture
The original caption reads: Underexposed (almost totally blank) frame with light fixture visible taken during the Mercury Redstone 2 (MR-2) flight. A clock face is visible in the top left of the photo. Film typ... More
Mercury Redstone II mission - Earth Observations
The original caption reads: Earth observations taken during the Mercury Redstone 2 (MR-2) flight. A clock face is visible in the top left of the photo. Film type was 70mm ANSCO. Categories: Earth Observations... More
Mercury Redstone II mission - Earth Observations
The original caption reads: Earth observations taken during the Mercury Redstone 2 (MR-2) flight. A clock face is visible in the top left of the photo. Film type was 70mm ANSCO. Categories: Earth Observations... More
Mercury Redstone II mission - Earth Observations
The original caption reads: Earth observations taken during the Mercury Redstone 2 (MR-2) flight. The flight number (MR-2) and a mag or frame number are visible at the top right and center of the photo. A clock... More
Mercury Redstone II mission - Earth Observations
The original caption reads: Earth observations taken during the Mercury Redstone 2 (MR-2) flight. The flight number (MR-2) and a mag or frame number are visible at the top right and center of the photo. A clock... More
Mercury Redstone II mission - Earth Observations
The original caption reads: Earth observations taken during the Mercury Redstone 2 (MR-2) flight. The flight number (MR-2) and a mag or frame number are visible at the top right and center of the photo. A clock... More
Mercury Redstone II mission - Earth Observations
The original caption reads: Earth observations taken during the Mercury Redstone 2 (MR-2) flight. The flight number (MR-2) and a mag or frame number are visible at the top right and center of the photo. A clock... More
Mercury Redstone II mission - Earth Observations
The original caption reads: Earth observations taken during the Mercury Redstone 2 (MR-2) flight. The flight number (MR-2) and a mag or frame number are visible at the top right and center of the photo. A clock... More
Mercury Redstone II mission - Earth Observations
The original caption reads: Earth observations taken during the Mercury Redstone 2 (MR-2) flight. The flight number (MR-2) and a mag or frame number are visible at the top right and center of the photo. A clock... More
Mercury Redstone II mission - Light fixture
The original caption reads: Underexposed (almost totally blank) frame with light fixture visible taken during the Mercury Redstone 2 (MR-2) flight. A clock face is visible in the top left of the photo. Film typ... More
Mercury Redstone II mission - Earth Observations
The original caption reads: Earth observations taken during the Mercury Redstone 2 (MR-2) flight. The flight number (MR-2) and a mag or frame number are visible at the top right and center of the photo. A clock... More
Mercury Redstone II mission - Light fixture
The original caption reads: Underexposed (almost totally blank) frame with light fixture visible taken during the Mercury Redstone 2 (MR-2) flight. A clock face is visible in the top left of the photo. Film typ... More
Mercury Redstone II mission - Earth Observations
The original caption reads: Earth observations taken during the Mercury Redstone 2 (MR-2) flight. The flight number (MR-2) and a mag or frame number are visible at the top right and center of the photo. A clock... More
Mercury Redstone II mission - Earth Observations
The original caption reads: Earth observations taken during the Mercury Redstone 2 (MR-2) flight. The flight number (MR-2) and a mag or frame number are visible at the top right and center of the photo. A clock... More
Mercury Redstone II mission - Earth Observations
The original caption reads: Earth observations taken during the Mercury Redstone 2 (MR-2) flight. The flight number (MR-2) and a mag or frame number are visible at the top right and center of the photo. A clock... More
Mercury Redstone II mission - Earth Observations
The original caption reads: Earth observations taken during the Mercury Redstone 2 (MR-2) flight. The flight number (MR-2) and a mag or frame number are visible at the top right and center of the photo. A clock... More
Mercury Redstone II mission - Launch pad photos
The original caption reads: Photos from the launch pad area taken prior to the Mercury Redstone 2 (MR-2) flight. A clock face is visible in the top left of the photo. Film type was 70mm ANSCO. Categories: La... More
Mercury Redstone II mission - Earth Observations
The original caption reads: Earth observations taken during the Mercury Redstone 2 (MR-2) flight. The flight number (MR-2) and a mag or frame number are visible at the top right and center of the photo. A clock... More
Mercury Redstone II mission - Earth Observations
The original caption reads: Earth observations taken during the Mercury Redstone 2 (MR-2) flight. A clock face is visible in the top left of the photo. Film type was 70mm ANSCO. Categories: Earth Observations... More
Mercury Redstone II mission - Earth Observations
The original caption reads: Earth observations taken during the Mercury Redstone 2 (MR-2) flight. The flight number (MR-2) and a mag or frame number are visible at the top right and center of the photo. A clock... More
Mercury Redstone II mission - Earth Observations
The original caption reads: Earth observations taken during the Mercury Redstone 2 (MR-2) flight. A clock face is visible in the top left of the photo. Film type was 70mm ANSCO. Categories: Earth Observations... More
Mercury Redstone II mission - Earth Observations
The original caption reads: Earth observations taken during the Mercury Redstone 2 (MR-2) flight. The flight number (MR-2) and a mag or frame number are visible at the top right and center of the photo. A clock... More
Mercury Redstone II mission - Earth Observations
The original caption reads: Earth observations taken during the Mercury Redstone 2 (MR-2) flight. A clock face is visible in the top left of the photo. Film type was 70mm ANSCO. Categories: Earth Observations... More
Mercury Redstone II mission - Earth Observations
The original caption reads: Earth observations taken during the Mercury Redstone 2 (MR-2) flight. The flight number (MR-2) and a mag or frame number are visible at the top right and center of the photo. A clock... More
Mercury Redstone II mission - Light fixture
The original caption reads: Underexposed (almost totally blank) frame with light fixture visible taken during the Mercury Redstone 2 (MR-2) flight. A clock face is visible in the top left of the photo. Film typ... More
Mercury Redstone II mission - Earth Observations
The original caption reads: Earth observations taken during the Mercury Redstone 2 (MR-2) flight. The flight number (MR-2) and a mag or frame number are visible at the top right and center of the photo. A clock... More
Mercury Redstone II mission - Earth Observations
The original caption reads: Earth observations taken during the Mercury Redstone 2 (MR-2) flight. The flight number (MR-2) and a mag or frame number are visible at the top right and center of the photo. A clock... More
Mercury Redstone II mission - Launch pad photos
The original caption reads: Photos from the launch pad area taken prior to the Mercury Redstone 2 (MR-2) flight. A clock face is visible in the top left of the photo. Film type was 70mm ANSCO. Categories: La... More
Mercury Redstone II mission - Earth Observations
The original caption reads: Earth observations taken during the Mercury Redstone 2 (MR-2) flight. The flight number (MR-2) and a mag or frame number are visible at the top right and center of the photo. A clock... More
Mercury Redstone II mission - Earth Observations
The original caption reads: Earth observations taken during the Mercury Redstone 2 (MR-2) flight. The flight number (MR-2) and a mag or frame number are visible at the top right and center of the photo. A clock... More
Mercury Redstone II mission - Earth Observations
The original caption reads: Earth observations taken during the Mercury Redstone 2 (MR-2) flight. The flight number (MR-2) and a mag or frame number are visible at the top right and center of the photo. A clock... More
Mercury Redstone II mission - Launch pad photos
The original caption reads: Photos from the launch pad area taken prior to the Mercury Redstone 2 (MR-2) flight. A clock face is visible in the top left of the photo. Film type was 70mm ANSCO. Categories: La... More
Mercury Redstone II mission - Earth Observations
The original caption reads: Earth observations taken during the Mercury Redstone 2 (MR-2) flight. The flight number (MR-2) and a mag or frame number are visible at the top right and center of the photo. A clock... More
Mercury Redstone II mission - Earth Observations
The original caption reads: Earth observations taken during the Mercury Redstone 2 (MR-2) flight. The flight number (MR-2) and a mag or frame number are visible at the top right and center of the photo. A clock... More
Mercury Redstone II mission - Earth Observations
The original caption reads: Earth observations taken during the Mercury Redstone 2 (MR-2) flight. The flight number (MR-2) and a mag or frame number are visible at the top right and center of the photo. A clock... More
Mercury Redstone II mission - Earth Observations
The original caption reads: Earth observations taken during the Mercury Redstone 2 (MR-2) flight. The flight number (MR-2) and a mag or frame number are visible at the top right and center of the photo. A clock... More
Mercury Redstone II mission - Earth Observations
The original caption reads: Earth observations taken during the Mercury Redstone 2 (MR-2) flight. The flight number (MR-2) and a mag or frame number are visible at the top right and center of the photo. A clock... More
Mercury Redstone II mission - Earth Observations
The original caption reads: Earth observations taken during the Mercury Redstone 2 (MR-2) flight. The flight number (MR-2) and a mag or frame number are visible at the top right and center of the photo. A clock... More
Mercury Redstone II mission - Earth Observations
The original caption reads: Earth observations taken during the Mercury Redstone 2 (MR-2) flight. The flight number (MR-2) and a mag or frame number are visible at the top right and center of the photo. A clock... More
Mercury Redstone II mission - Earth Observations
The original caption reads: Earth observations taken during the Mercury Redstone 2 (MR-2) flight. The flight number (MR-2) and a mag or frame number are visible at the top right and center of the photo. A clock... More
Mercury Redstone II mission - Earth Observations
The original caption reads: Earth observations taken during the Mercury Redstone 2 (MR-2) flight. The flight number (MR-2) and a mag or frame number are visible at the top right and center of the photo. A clock... More
Mercury Redstone II mission - Launch pad photos
The original caption reads: Photos from the launch pad area taken prior to the Mercury Redstone 2 (MR-2) flight. A clock face is visible in the top left of the photo. Film type was 70mm ANSCO. Categories: La... More
Mercury Redstone II mission - Earth Observations
The original caption reads: Earth observations taken during the Mercury Redstone 2 (MR-2) flight. The flight number (MR-2) and a mag or frame number are visible at the top right and center of the photo. A clock... More
Mercury Redstone II mission - Earth Observations
The original caption reads: Earth observations taken during the Mercury Redstone 2 (MR-2) flight. A clock face is visible in the top left of the photo. Film type was 70mm ANSCO. Categories: Earth Observations... More
Mercury Redstone II mission - Launch pad photos
The original caption reads: Photos from the launch pad area taken prior to the Mercury Redstone 2 (MR-2) flight. A clock face is visible in the top left of the photo. Film type was 70mm ANSCO. Categories: La... More
Mercury Redstone II mission - Earth Observations
The original caption reads: Earth observations taken during the Mercury Redstone 2 (MR-2) flight. The flight number (MR-2) and a mag or frame number are visible at the top right and center of the photo. A clock... More
Mercury Redstone II mission - Launch pad photos
The original caption reads: Photos from the launch pad area taken prior to the Mercury Redstone 2 (MR-2) flight. A clock face is visible in the top left of the photo. Film type was 70mm ANSCO. Categories: La... More
Mercury Redstone II mission - Earth Observations
The original caption reads: Earth observations taken during the Mercury Redstone 2 (MR-2) flight. The flight number (MR-2) and a mag or frame number are visible at the top right and center of the photo. A clock... More
Mercury Redstone II mission - Earth Observations
The original caption reads: Earth observations taken during the Mercury Redstone 2 (MR-2) flight. A clock face is visible in the top left of the photo. Film type was 70mm ANSCO. Categories: Earth Observations... More
Mercury Redstone II mission - Earth Observations
The original caption reads: Earth observations taken during the Mercury Redstone 2 (MR-2) flight. The flight number (MR-2) and a mag or frame number are visible at the top right and center of the photo. A clock... More