65 years ago, America announced the names of its first astronautsRichard Speedon April 4, 2024 at 10:00 The Register
The Mercury 7: ‘Not one of us knew what he was in for’
Sixty-five years ago this week, NASA introduced its first astronauts, saying they’d be launched into space in the agency’s new capsule. They were immediately dubbed The Mercury 7.…