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As the Metal Men celebrate its 60th anniversary this year, we look back at the trials and tribulations of this team of amazing alloys.

Are you doing? >> that was a real fire ball, boy. >> i express the great happiness and thanksgiving all of us that glenn has completed his trip. i know this is particularly felt by mrs. glenn and his two children. >> it was quite a day. i dont know what you say about a day in which youve seen four beautiful sunsets in one day, but it was pretty interesting. >> now we know russia need not and will not have monopoly on manned space flight. a new spirit has ariz nen u.s. missile men and in our capi...

>> the parachute is the largest parachute we have ever built. >> we have to get the heat shield off. >> the parachute will only slow to 200 miles an hour. we have to cut it off. then come down in rockets. >> they are never going to make it. what happens next? >> as the rover touches down and is now on the ground, its in a collision course. it must fly to a safe distance. >> the rover is now ready to collect rocks. >> i would like to congratulate the team at the jet propulsion laboratory or jpl. ...

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