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| + | This rocket was used for the Mercury Program and was a variant of the classic [[Redstone missile]]. It was the first American rocket rated for [[Human]]s, and was a single stage rocket which was powered by an [[alcohol]] fuel that propelled the sub-orbital [[Mercury capsule]]s into space. (''[[Star Trek: Enterprise]]'') |
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Revision as of 17:50, 28 January 2015
The Mercury-Redstone Launch Vehicle was an American expendable rocket that was in service with NASA in the mid-20th century.
This rocket was used for the Mercury Program and was a variant of the classic Redstone missile. It was the first American rocket rated for Humans, and was a single stage rocket which was powered by an alcohol fuel that propelled the sub-orbital Mercury capsules into space. (Star Trek: Enterprise)
A schematic of this rocket appeared in the opening credits of Enterprise superimposed over background images, including an image of the Spirit of St. Louis.