Mercury Flight Simulator
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- Preliminary Information (November 2002) -

Historic Space Systems introduces a new simulator now in development: the wheel chair accessible Mercury Flight Simulator.

Mercury was the first US manned spacecraft. Piloted by one astronaut, it pioneered space exploration in a series of six daring flights.

  • Your visitor, alone in the spacecraft, experiences the challenge and adventure of a Mercury flight.
  • Cramped entry and contoured seat help your visitor appreciate the confines of this craft.
  • Sized the same as the actual spacecraft using actual Mercury blueprints.
  • Once inside, your visitor is briefed on the Mercury program and the task they must perform.
  • Large 23” LCD screen displays gauges and periscope view, as well as exterior and window views.
  • The suggested scenario is retrofire. Your visitor needs to manuever the Mercury to the right attitude and fire the retro rockets at the correct time. The simulator will then show them the results of their actions.
  • Seat section rotates out for wheel chair access.
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