Sub Orbital Collection

Astronaut Virgil ?Gus? Grissom in the chow line at the ?
Astronaut Virgil ?Gus? Grissom in the chow line at the Grand Bahama Island tracking station, the day after his sub-orbital flight, which had reached an altitude of 118 miles

Chrysler Jupiter-C sounding rocket at Cape Canaveral on 8 August 1957 prior to the third and final sub-orbital test of a re-entry nose cone

From left: Alan Shepard Jr and John Glenn Jr in the Mer?
From left: Alan Shepard Jr and John Glenn Jr in the Mercury control center on 18 July 1961 prior the sub-orbital flight of Virgil Grissom on 21 July. Date: 1961

Astronaut Virgil ?Gus? Grissom wearing the NASA Disting?
Astronaut Virgil ?Gus? Grissom wearing the NASA Distinguished Service Medal and a Project Mercury lapel pin, during a news conference at Cape Canaveral, the day after his sub-orbital flight

USAF astronaut Virgil ?Gus? Grissom wearing a US Navy o?
USAF astronaut Virgil ?Gus? Grissom wearing a US Navy orange flying suit aboard the aircraft carrier USS Randolph, after his sub-orbital flight, which had reached an altitude of 118 miles

Astronaut Virgil ?Gus? Grissom receives the NASA Distin?
Astronaut Virgil ?Gus? Grissom receives the NASA Distinguished Service Medal from James E. Webb, NASA Administrator, right, during a news conference at Cape Canaveral

Astronaut Virgil ?Gus? Grissom starts to remove his spa?
Astronaut Virgil ?Gus? Grissom starts to remove his spacesuit prior to receiving a medical checkup aboard the aircraft carrier USS Randolph, after his sub-orbital flight

Astronaut Virgil ?Gus? Grissom talks on the telephone t?
Astronaut Virgil ?Gus? Grissom talks on the telephone to the US President, John F. Kennedy, from the aircraft carrier USS Randolph, after his sub-orbital flight

Astronaut Virgil ?Gus? Grissom enters his Mercury space?
Astronaut Virgil ?Gus? Grissom enters his Mercury spacecraft, Liberty Bell 7, at Cape Canaveral for a second attempt at his sub-orbital flight following the earlier cancellation due to bad weather

Astronaut Virgil ?Gus? Grissom leaves his quarters at C?
Astronaut Virgil ?Gus? Grissom leaves his quarters at Cape Canaveral for a second attempt at his sub-orbital flight following the earlier cancellation due to bad weather, 21 July 1961. Date: 1961

Astronaut Virgil ?Gus? Grissom beside his Mercury space?
Astronaut Virgil ?Gus? Grissom beside his Mercury spacecraft, Liberty Bell 7, at Cape Canaveral for a second attempt at his sub-orbital flight following the earlier cancellation due to bad weather

A US Marines helicopter lifts astronaut Virgil ?Gus? Gr?
A US Marines helicopter lifts astronaut Virgil ?Gus? Grissom out of the Atlantic at the end of his sub-orbital flight, which had reached an altitude of 118 miles, 21 July 1961. Date: 1961

Space capsule after landing with dog
Animal space research. Soviet capsule designed to carry animals into space seen after it has landed. Apparently in the foreground is a dog named Modnitsa ( Fashionable)

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"Sub Orbital: A Glimpse into Astronaut Virgil 'Gus' Grissom's Journey" Astronaut Virgil 'Gus' Grissom in the chow line at the Cape Canaveral, eagerly awaiting his next mission to venture beyond Earth's atmosphere. The Chrysler Jupiter-C sounding rocket stands tall at Cape Canaveral, ready to propel Gus Grissom towards the sub orbital realm of space exploration. From left: Alan Shepard Jr and John Glenn Jr join Gus Grissom in their Mercury spacesuits, preparing for an extraordinary journey that will forever change human history. Dressed in the distinguished NASA attire, astronaut Virgil 'Gus' Grissom embodies determination and courage as he embraces his role as a pioneer missions. USAF astronaut Virgil 'Gus' Grissom proudly wears a US Navy emblem on his suit, symbolizing the collaboration between military branches in pushing boundaries beyond our planet. With great honor, astronaut Virgil 'Gus' Grissom receives the prestigious NASA Distinguished Service Medal for his remarkable contributions to sub orbital exploration. As he starts removing his spacesuit after a successful mission, Gus Grissom reflects on the awe-inspiring moments experienced during his time floating weightlessly above Earth's surface. Engaging with loved ones back home, astronaut Virgil 'Gus' Grissom shares stories from space through a telephone connection that bridges worlds separated by vast distances. Stepping into his Mercury spacecraft with unwavering determination and nerves of steel, Gus Grissom embarks on another daring adventure into uncharted territories above our blue planet. Leaving behind familiar quarters at Cape Canaveral, astronaut Virgil 'Gus' Grisson sets out on a path less traveled - one that leads him closer to unlocking mysteries of the cosmos.