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When We Left Earth: The NASA Missions: Ordinary Supermen
On October 7, 1958, Project Mercury began, creating with it America's first astronauts. This sneak peek explores the challenges and triumphs of NASA's first forays into space.
Added: Jun 6, 2008
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Runtime: 06:07
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