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If this is successful, then and only then will we orbit. >> the mercury project was our first real response to the sputnik and to yuri gagarins flight, and it was a big deal for us, ill tell you, because all of a sudden we had seven guys and they were fighter pilot types, very alpha male guys, fun to be around. you know, it was like being with rock stars. ♪ >> its again a day in houston as its citizens turn out by the tens of thousands to give a texas sized welcome to the u.s. space team. >> t...

Program is based on the philosophy that we dont want to pull a stunt and risk a mans life. for this reason, there are certain intermediate steps planned before we put a man in orbit. if this is successful, then and only then will we orbit. >> the project was the first real response to the sputnik and to yuri gregarins flight and it was a big deal for us, ill tell you because all of a sudden we had seven guys and they are fighter pilot types, very alpha male guys, fun to be around. it was like be...

Orbit. if this is successful, then and only then will an orbital attempt be made. >> the mercury project was our first real response to the sputnik and to yuri gagarins flight, and it was a big deal for us, i tell you. because all of a sudden we had seven guys, and they were fighter pilot types, very alpha male guys, fun to be around, you know. it was like being with rock stars. ♪ >> its a gala day in houston as its citizens turn out by the tens of thousands to give a texas-sized welcome to th...