9:47 a.m. Eastern Time.
MERCURY CONTROL: 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, zero, ignition, lift-off! The MA-6 vehicle has lifted off.
GLENN: Roger, the clock is operating—we’re under way!
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9:47 a.m. Eastern Time.
MERCURY CONTROL: 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, zero, ignition, lift-off! The MA-6 vehicle has lifted off.
GLENN: Roger, the clock is operating—we’re under way!