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MA-6 Flight Sequence

With General Dynamics Press Release

10 x  8  B/W Glossy NASA Photograph

1962

Sequence of events for the Mercury Atlas-6 orbital flight. With a detailed press release of the mission that folds out to the front of the photograph.

This fine vintage NASA glossy photograph is in good to very good condition.

 

 

 

 

 

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John Glenn At Mercury Control

10 x  8  B/W Glossy NASA Photograph

NASA  NO.   62-MA6-31

21 January 1962

Glenn pauses outside the Mercury Control Centre between training exercises for his MA-6 flight.

This fine vintage NASA glossy photograph is in very good condition.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Astronaut John H. Glenn Jr.

10 x  8  B/W Glossy NASA Photograph

NASA  NO.   62-MA6-77

1962

Glenn pauses outside the Mercury Control Centre between training exercises for his MA-6 flight. In the background is the TLM-18 antenna, which is used for telemetry reception from orbiting spacecraft.

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John Glenn And His MA-6 Space Vehicle

10 x  8  B/W Glossy NASA Photograph

NASA  NO.   62-MA6-44

1962

Glenn poses for a PR shot at Pad 14 with his Mercury Atlas-6 Booster and Spacecraft in the background.

This fine vintage NASA glossy photograph is in very good condition.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Glenn Checks Out MR-3 Spacecraft

10 x  8  B/W Glossy NASA Photograph

NASA  NO.   61-MR3-43

April 1961

This is a Mercury Redstone 3 photograph but I think it fits in Glenn's gallery.

John Glenn is in the cockpit of the MR-3 spacecraft during one of many simulated flight tests to insure all capsule systems are in a "go" condition.

This fine vintage NASA glossy photograph is in very good condition, near mint.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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MA-7 Glenn Listens To Communications

10  x  8   B/W Glossy NASA Photograph

NASA No.  62-MA7-105

24 May 1962

Astronaut John Glenn is seen listening to communication during the MA-7 mission.

This fine vintage glossy NASA photograph is in very good condition. VG++

 

 

 

 

 

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John Glenn And The Astro Globe

10 x  8  B/W Glossy NASA Photograph

NASA  NO.   62-MA6-59

January 1962

Astronaut John Glenn is photographed through the Astro Globe in the Aeromedical Laboratory in Hangar S at the Cape.

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John Glenn And The Astro Globe #2

10 x  8  B/W Glossy NASA Photograph

15 February 1962

Astronaut John Glenn is photographed with the Astro Globe in the Aeromedical Laboratory in Hangar S at the Cape.

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MA-6 John Glenn Mission Chart

10 x  8  B/W Glossy NASA Photograph

15 February 1962

Astronaut John Glenn is photographed looking at the MA-6 Planned Mission Chart in the Aeromedical Laboratory in Hangar S at the Cape.

This fine vintage NASA glossy photograph is in near mint condition.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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John Glenn At Altitude Test Chamber

10  x  8   B/W  Glossy NASA Photograph

NASA  NO.   M-61-150

July 1961

Glenn is standing in front of the Mercury Altitude Test facility in Hangar S. He is about to enter the chamber that will simulate the space environment to an equivalent altitude of 220,000 feet. He is carrying a portable air-conditioning unit which cools his pressure suit when it is not hooked up to the spacecraft's environmental control system.

This fine vintage NASA glossy photograph is in very good condition. VG++

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Glenn Ready For Alfa Trainer

10 x  8  B/W Glossy NASA Photograph

NASA  NO.  61-MA6-16

November 1961

Astronaut John Glenn pauses a moment before entering the Alfa trainer located at Langley Air Force Base.

This fine vintage NASA glossy photograph is in very good condition. VG++

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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John Glenn The Right Stuff

10  x  8   B/W Glossy NASA Photograph

Astronaut John Glenn and Deke Slayton are seen during one of the many Mercury Program press meetings. I think this fine photograph show Glenn in his "Right Stuff" mode.

This fine vintage NASA glossy photograph is in good to very good condition.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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MA-6 Glenn And Gen. Shoup

10 x  8  B/W Glossy NASA Photograph

NASA  NO.   62-MA6-63(s)

Glenn seen having breakfast with Gen D.M. Shoup, Commandant of the U.S. Marine Corps. at the Cape.

This fine vintage NASA glossy photograph is in good condition.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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MA-6 Dr Douglas Checks Glenn

10 x  8  B/W Glossy NASA Photograph

NASA  NO.  S-61-2523

November 1961

William K. Douglas determines physical condition of Mercury Astronaut John Glenn during a dress rehearsal for Glenn's up coming MA-6 suborbital space flight.

This fine vintage NASA glossy photograph is in very good condition. VG++

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Glenn & Dr Douglas Suit Check

10 x  8  B/W Glossy NASA Photograph

NASA  NO.  61-MA6-13

November 1961

Astronaut John Glenn and the Good Doctor Bill Douglas, Astronaut's personal flight surgeon, checks Glenn's pressure suit in the Astronauts quarters in Hangar S at the Cape.

This fine vintage NASA glossy photograph is in very good condition.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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MA-6 Glenn Checks His Flight Ops Manual

10 x  8  B/W Glossy NASA Photograph

NASA  NO.   62-MA6-35

21 January 1962

Astronaut John Glenn is seen checking his capsule flight operations manual prior to the days activity of pre-flight preparations.

This fine vintage NASA glossy photograph is in very good condition. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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MA-6 John Glenn Gives Ready Sign

10 x  8  B/W Glossy NASA Photograph

NASA  NO.   62-MA6-52

21 January 1962

Astronaut John Glenn gives the ready sign during Mercury-Atlas 6 pre-launch activities at the Cape. The space suite technician can clearly be seen in Glenn's round mirror on his chest.

This fine vintage NASA glossy photograph is in very good condition. VG++

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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MA-6 Glenn Entering Flight Simulator

10 x  8  B/W Glossy NASA Photograph

NASA  NO.   62-MA6-29

21 January 1962

Astronaut John Glenn is seen about to enter the procedures trainer at NASA's Mercury Control Centre for a simulated flight in preparation for he MA-6 orbital mission.

This fine vintage NASA glossy photograph is in very good condition. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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MA-6 Friendship 7 Glenn And Bibby

10 x  8  B/W Glossy NASA Photograph

NASA  NO.   62-MA6-40

21 January 1962

Artist Cecelia Bibby is seen while she paints 'Friendship 7' on Glenn's Mercury capsule as he looks on at the top of the service gantry on Pad 14 at the Cape.

This fine vintage NASA glossy photograph is in very good condition.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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MA-6 Blockhouse Activity

10 x  8  B/W Glossy NASA Photograph

NASA  NO.   62-MA6-32

21 January 1962

Blockhouse technicians monitor a test at Pad 14 in preparation for the Mercury Atlas-6 manned orbital flight.

This very fine vintage NASA glossy photograph is in near mint condition.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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MA-6 Glenn In Friendship 7 On Pad 14

10 x  8  B/W Glossy NASA Photograph

NASA  NO.   62-MA6-46

22 January 1962

View of Friendship 7 capsule on top of its Mercury Atlas booster rocket with Astronaut John Glenn just visible in the open hatch.

This fine vintage NASA glossy photograph is in very good condition.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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MA-6 Spacecraft Instrument Panel

10 x  8  B/W Glossy NASA Photograph

NASA  NO.   62-MA6-54

23 January 1962

A rendition of the MA-6 Friendship 7 instrument panel as would be seen in the spacecraft by the astronaut.

This fine vintage NASA glossy photograph is in very good condition.

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Friendship 7 Mating

10 x  8  B/W Glossy NASA Photograph

Friendship 7 is seen being mated to the Mercury Atlas 109D Booster on Pad 14 at the Cape.

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Close Up View Of Friendship 7

10 x  8  B/W Glossy NASA Photograph

NASA  NO.   62-MA6-45

23 January 1962

A fine close up view of Friendship 7 with the cat walk attached from the service gantry on Pad 14 at the Cape.

This fine vintage NASA glossy photograph is in very good condition.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Close Up View Of Friendship 7 #2

10 x  8  B/W Glossy NASA Photograph

NASA  NO.   62-MA6-43

23 January 1962

A fine close up view of Friendship 7 and escape system with the umbilical cord attached on Pad 14 at the Cape during pre-launch preparations.

This fine vintage NASA glossy photograph is in very good condition.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Mercury Atlas 109D And Friendship 7

10 x  8  B/W Glossy NASA Photograph

NASA  NO.   62-MA6-51

23 January 1962

A fine overall view of the Mercury Atlas booster with Friendship 7 spacecraft on top and the service gantry and cat walk on Pad 14 at the Cape.

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Mercury Atlas 109D And Friendship 7  #2

10 x  8  B/W Glossy NASA Photograph

NASA  NO.   62-MA6-57

23 January 1962

A ground level view of the Mercury Atlas booster with Friendship 7 spacecraft on top on Pad 14 at the Cape.

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MA-6 Friendship 7 And Escape System

10 x  8  B/W Glossy NASA Photograph

NASA  NO.   62-MA6-74

9 February 1962

A very clear close up of the MA-6 spacecraft and Escape System atop the Mercury Atlas 109D booster.

This fine vintage NASA glossy photograph is in very good condition, near mint.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Scott Carpenter Assists John Glenn

10 x  8  B/W Glossy NASA Photograph

NASA  NO.   62-MA6-56

23 January 1962

Astronaut M. Scott Carpenter assists John Glenn with equipment adjustments during Mercury-Atlas 6 pre-launch activities at Pad 14.

This fine vintage NASA glossy photograph is in very good condition. VG++

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Glenn Entering Into Friendship 7

10 x  8  B/W Glossy NASA Photograph

NASA  NO.   62-MA6-49

23 January 1962

Astronaut John Glenn lifts himself into his Mercury spacecraft, Friendship 7, during pre-launch check-out activities for his upcoming Mercury-Atlas 6 Earth orbital mission.

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Glenn Entering Into Friendship 7 #2

10 x  8  B/W Glossy NASA Photograph

NASA  NO.   62-MA6-50

23 January 1962

Astronaut John Glenn lifts himself into his Mercury spacecraft, Friendship 7, during pre-launch check-out activities for his upcoming Mercury-Atlas 6 Earth orbital mission.

This fine vintage NASA glossy photograph is in very good condition.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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MA-6 John Glenn And Friendship 7

10 x  8  B/W Glossy NASA Photograph

NASA  NO.   62-MA6-55

23 January 1962

Astronaut John Glenn relaxes sitting next to his spacecraft, Friendship 7, during pre-launch checks in the White Room atop the Service Gantry at Pad 14.

This fine vintage NASA glossy photograph is in very good condition. VG++

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Friendship 7 Insignias

10 x  8  B/W Glossy NASA Photograph

NASA  NO.   S-62-476

January 1962

A NASA draftsman is seen putting official insignias on John Glenn's Friendship 7 spacecraft prior to mating with the Mercury Redstone launch vehicle.

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Friendship 7 Insignias #2

10 x  8  B/W Glossy NASA Photograph

NASA  NO.   62-MA6-33

January 1962

A NASA draftsman is seen putting official insignias on John Glenn's Friendship 7 spacecraft prior to mating with the Mercury Redstone launch vehicle.

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Glenn In Friendship 7

10 x  8  B/W Glossy NASA Photograph

NASA  NO.   62-MA6-68(S)

27 January 1962

Astronaut John Glenn gives the "OK" sign signalling he is ready for the hatch to be bolted on. Just about 5 hours later he egressed the spacecraft as the launch was scrubbed due to bad weather over the Cape.

This fine vintage NASA glossy photograph is in very good condition. VG++

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Close-Up Mercury Atlas-6 Spacecraft

10 x  8  B/W Glossy NASA Photograph

NASA  NO.   62-MA6-73

9 February 1962

Close-up view of Friendship 7 capsule on top of its Atlas booster rocket with catwalk still attached.

This fine vintage NASA glossy photograph is in very good condition.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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MA-6 Glenn's Vestibular Function Test

10 x  8  B/W Glossy NASA Photograph

NASA  NO.   S-65-3536

Why they don't just call this a Balance Beam Test is beyond me. A very fancy name for a very simple test. I like the fact that Glenn felt compelled to roll up his trousers first.

This fine vintage NASA glossy photograph is in very good condition. VG++

 

 

 

 

 

 

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MA-6 Glenn Gets Valentine's Day Gift

10 x 8  B/W Glossy NASA Photograph

NASA  No.  62-MA6-91

15 February 1962

Ma-6 astronaut John Glenn receives a valentine from the Aero Med Dietician and a local florist. The second 24-hour delay in launch of MA-6 gave John a break in preparations for his programmed 3 orbit mission. Weather conditions downrange in the recovery area postponed the mission on Valentine's Day.  

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MA-6 Glenn Catches A Ride After Training

10 x  8  B/W Glossy NASA Photograph

NASA  NO.   62-MA6-81

13 February 1962

John is seen getting into this station wagon for a lift back to Hangar S after a long day of pre-flight preparations.

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Glenn Ready For Insertion Into Friendship 7

10 x  8  B/W Glossy NASA Photograph

NASA  NO.   S-62-374

15 February 1962

Astronaut John Glenn prepares for insertion into his spacecraft, Friendship 7, during simulated mission procedures and other pre-launch activities for his upcoming Mercury-Atlas 6 Earth orbital mission.

This fine vintage NASA glossy photograph is in very good condition.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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MA-6 Glenn Entering Friendship 7

10 x  8  B/W Glossy NASA Photograph

NASA  NO.   62-MA6-80

15 February 1962

Colonel John Glenn is seen getting into his space capsule 'Friendship 7' during pre-launch check-out procedures.

This fine vintage NASA glossy photograph is in very good condition.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Glenn Up Early Ready For Launch

10 x  8  B/W Glossy NASA Photograph

NASA  NO.   62-MA6-97

20 February 1962

Friendship 7 Pilot John Glenn performs his early morning shave at the Cape shortly before the MA-6 launch.

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MA-6 Glenn's Breakfast Before Launch

10 x  8  B/W Glossy NASA Photograph

NASA  NO.   S-62-378

20 February 1962

Glenn is having breakfast with the good doctor Bill Douglas and backup pilot Walter Schirra. After eating Dr Douglas will give Glenn one final check up before he suits up and heads for Friendship 7.

This fine vintage NASA glossy photograph is in very good condition.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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MA-6 Glenn Pre-Launch Medical Check

10 x  8  B/W Glossy NASA Photograph

NASA  NO.   62-MA6-94

20 February 1962

Glenn undergoes last minute medical checks by the good Dr Douglas who is the Astronauts personal flight surgeon.

This fine vintage NASA glossy photograph is in very good condition.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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MA-6 Glenn Pre-Launch Medical Check #2

10 x  8  B/W Glossy NASA Photograph

NASA  NO.   62-MA6-95

20 February 1962

Glenn undergoes last minute medical checks by the good Dr Douglas who is the Astronauts personal flight surgeon.

This fine vintage NASA glossy photograph is in very good condition.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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MA-6 Glenn Suiting Up For Launch

10 x  8  B/W Glossy NASA Photograph

NASA  NO.   62-MA6-109

20 February 1962

Glenn is assisted with his suiting-up procedures by Space Flight Equipment Specialist Joe W. Schmitt during MA-6 launch day.

This fine vintage NASA glossy photograph is in good condition. VG++

 

 

 

 

 

 

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MA-6 Glenn's Final Suit Adjustments

10 x  8  B/W Glossy NASA Photograph

NASA  NO.   S-62-378

20 February 1962

Joe Schmitt, Space Flight Specialist, makes adjustments to Glenn's spacesuit prior to the MA-6 launch in the crew quarters in Hangar S at the Cape.

This fine vintage NASA glossy photograph is in good to very good condition.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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MA-6 Glenn's Final Suit Adjustments #2

10 x  8  B/W Glossy NASA Photograph

20 February 1962

Joe Schmitt, Space Flight Specialist, makes adjustments to Glenn's spacesuit prior to the MA-6 launch in the crew quarters in Hangar S at the Cape.

This fine vintage NASA glossy photograph is in very good condition. VG++

 

 

 

 

 

 

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MA-6 Glenn's Final Helmet Adjustments #2

10 x  8  B/W Glossy NASA Photograph

NASA  NO.   62-MA6-64(S)

20 February 1962

Glenn's helmet is not quite right and he get a hand from Joe Schmitt who is a Spacesuit Specialist for NASA.

This fine vintage NASA glossy photograph is in very good condition.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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MA-6 John Glenn Walk Out

10 x  8  B/W Glossy NASA Photograph

NASA  NO.   62-MA6-65

20 February 1962

Astronaut John H. Glenn and Joe Schmitt leave Hangar S on their way to launch pad 14.

This fine vintage NASA glossy photograph is in very good condition.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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MA-6 John Glenn Walk Out #2

10 x  8  B/W