Mercury-Atlas 6
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Mercury-Atlas 6 was the first crewed American orbital spaceflight, which took place on February 20, 1962. Wikipedia
Date: February 20, 1962
Location: Launch Complex 14
Artist: Cecelia Bibby
Callsign: Friendship 7
Distance travelled: 65,763 nautical miles (121,793 km)
Inclination: 32.5 degrees
Manufacturer: McDonnell Aircraft