Aug 22 1961

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University of Michigan astronomers reported reception of natural radio signals from the planet Mercury.

Republic of China announced plans to initiate a rocket research program.

Alan B. Shepard Jr is debriefed after his suborbital flight aboard Mercury Redstone 3. Read the debrief here.

Mercury Redstone 3 Pilot Debriefing


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