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Sigma 7, into orbit on October 3, 1962. Mercury-Atlas 8 (MA-8) was the fifth manned space mission and was launched as part of Project Mercury.General Dynamics Astronautics, the firm which conducted the launch, had the key gold-plated and engraved with the following message: "Wally Schirra, MA-8 Orbital Launch, 10-3-62 7:15 a.m." The opposite side of the key stated: "Atlas, Launch Console Arming Key, Mercury Sigma 7, General Dynamics Astronautics."]]>
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Dr. Calvin Fowler Collection, Florida Space Coast History Collection, RICHES of Central Florida.]]>
RICHES of Central Florida for educational purposes only.]]>
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Dr. Calvin Fowler Collection, Florida Space Coast History Collection, RICHES of Central Florida.]]>
RICHES of Central Florida for educational purposes only.]]>
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Dr. Calvin Fowler Collection, Florida Space Coast History Collection, RICHES of Central Florida.]]>
RICHES of Central Florida for educational purposes only.]]>