Mercury BA-1
The first production capsule was used in a "Beach Abort" test, in which the capsule was allowed to be launched by its escape tower. Afterwards, the capsule was placed atop an Atlas booster for the New York World's Fair. Due to its proximity to JFK International Airport, a set of aircraft warning lights was placed atop the escape tower.
- Type
- Mercury
- Kind
- Flight Test
- Mission
- BA-1
- Location
- New York Hall of Science, Corona Park, New York