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NASA
Building on America’s 65-Year Legacy of Human Spaceflight
On the morning of May 5, 1961, the Mercury-Redstone 3 launch vehicle lifted into the sky from Cape Canaveral, Florida, carrying astronaut Alan B. Shepard Jr. Over the next 15 minutes, Shepard ascended to an altitude of 116 miles (187 kilometers) in his Freedom 7 spacecraft, becoming the first American to fly into space before splashing down in the Atlantic Ocean. This short flight…
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What’s Up: November 2025 Skywatching Tips from NASA
Mars and Mercury cozy up, the Leonids sparkle, and Saturn’s rings are…disappearing? Mars and Mercury get close for a conjunction, the Leonid meteor shower delights, and Saturn’s rings are…disappearing? Skywatching Highlights Nov. 12: A conjunction between Mars and Mercury Nov. 16-18: Leonid meteor shower peak viewing Nov. 23: Saturn’s rings disappear Transcript Mars and Mercury have a cozy conjunction, the…
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Who Was Alan Shepard? (Grades 5-8)
This article is for students grades 5-8. Alan Shepard was the first American in space. He was one of NASA’s first seven astronauts. Later, he walked on the moon during the Apollo program. What Was Shepard’s Early Life Like? Alan Shepard was born on Nov. 18, 1923. He was born in East Derry, N.H., and grew up there. He earned…
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MESSENGER – From Setbacks to Success
The excerpts below are taken from Discovery Program oral history interviews conducted in 2009 by Dr. Susan Niebur and tell the story of the hurdles the MESSENGER (MErcury Surface, Space ENvironment, GEochemistry, and Ranging) mission team faced with the technical requirements of visiting Mercury, budget challenges, and schedule impacts —all while keeping their mission goals in mind on the way to launch. The MESSENGER…
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CES 2024
Mercury Marine named 2024 CES Innovation Award honoree for Avator™ 20e and 35e electric outboards
Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC), today announced its Mercury Marine division was named a 2024 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) Innovation Award honoree in the Sustainability, Eco-Design & Smart Energy category for the Avator 20e and 35e electric outboards. This is the third CES Innovation Award for Mercury. In 2022, Mercury’s V12 600hp Verado outboard engine won the award in the Vehicle & Transportation category,…
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60 Years Ago: NASA Selects Its Third Group of Astronauts
On Oct. 18, 1963, NASA announced the selection of its third group of astronauts. Chosen from 720 military and civilian applicants, the newest group of 14 astronauts comprised the best educated class up to that time. Seven represented the U.S. Air Force, four the U.S. Navy, one the U.S. Marine Corps, and two were civilians. NASA selected them to fly…
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Mercury’s Strange Hollows
Enigmatic depressions on the surface have puzzled scientists since the 1970s https://youtube.com/watch?v=gqg8PR2mVvc%3Ffeature%3Doembed%26enablejsapi%3D1%26html5%3D1%26origin%3Dhttps%3A For decades, scientists have been puzzling over strange hollows on Mercury’s surface, thousands of peculiar depressions at a variety of longitudes and latitudes, ranging in size from 60 feet to more than a mile across (18-1,600 meters), and up to 120 feet deep (37 meters). No one knows…
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Press Releases
MERCURY RACING FLEXES OUTBOARD MUSCLE WITH NEW SUPERCHARGED V8 500R MODEL
Mercury Racing elevates outboard engine power and technology with the introduction of the Mercury Racing V8 500R model. This supercharged 500hp V8 outboard was created for no-compromise owners of the fastest luxury sport boats. The 500R introduces a host of new components engineered to complement the raw power produced by this engine and the challenging demands of extreme-performance boating. “Capable of delivering…
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It’s Space Week
It’s space week here at Cerebral Overload. The last time an Astronaut took off from an American Launch Pad was July 8th 2011. On May 27th 2020, SpaceX will attempt to send the first Astronauts to space from American Soil since then. In honor of that feat, we will be sharing some great movies, audio books, and documentaries. We will…
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Options for What to Do with a Broken Television
If your television stops working, your first instinct might be to toss it in the trash. However, doing so isn’t your only option. In fact, it shouldn’t be an option at all. Improperly disposing of your television leads to an increase in harmful e-waste, which releases harmful chemicals and damages the environment. Plus, your broken TV might still hold some…
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