Mercury Friendship 7 Capsule Spacecraft Metal Model 6"
This Mercury Friendship 7 Capsule Orbital Spacecraft metal model is brand new, fully built & assembled and ready for display (not a kit).
The Mercury Friendship 7 Capsule Spacecraft model is completely hand-built & handcrafted of metal with a metal frame. All parts are welded into position (no parts are glued on). The Mercury Friendship 7 Capsule can be removed from it's stand.
This Mercury Friendship 7 Capsule model is hand painted with a metallic black finish. The Mercury Friendship 7 Capsule stands as an emblem of pioneering space exploration, marking a historic milestone in human endeavor beyond Earth's confines. On February 20, 1962, astronaut John Glenn embarked on a groundbreaking mission aboard Friendship 7, becoming the first American to orbit the Earth. Launched from Cape Canaveral, Florida, atop an Atlas LV-3B rocket, Glenn completed three orbits around our planet, enduring unknown risks and pushing the boundaries of human spaceflight. His mission lasted just under five hours, yet its impact was immeasurable, cementing the United States' presence in the space race and igniting the world's fascination with space exploration. Friendship 7's success was a pivotal moment in NASA's Mercury program, showcasing American technological prowess and setting the stage for further strides in space exploration.
This model is the manufacturer's artistic interpretation of a Mercury Friendship 7 Capsule Spacecraft and so some details are not entirely correct. It is sure to command attention & become a conversational addition to your NASA Space Mission decor.
- Size: 4.5" length x 4.5" width x 6" height
- Weight: Approx. 0.70 lbs
- Material: Metal
- Handpainted (minor differences in finish may occur)
- Handcrafted individually
- Free shipping within the continental 48 U.S. States
- Packaging: Foam inserts banded to pieces of cardboard
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