Convair Atlas Rocket - Ottawa, Ontario - Space Flight Memorials and Exhibits on Waymarking.com

Looks like the end of this one. Was lowered and removed from the grounds for safety concerns as it slowly deteriorates.

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Located on the grounds out front of the Canada Science and Technology Museum. It is easily accessible at anytime, very close to parking lot.
This rocket was used for Project Mercury space flights.

"First flown in June 1957, the Atlas longrange rocket was the launch vehicle that carried Lt. Col. John Glen of the United States Marine Corps into orbital flight around the Earth on Fbruary 20, 1962, the first human orbital flight in the western world. This rocket has been loaned to the National Museum of Science and Technology by the United States Air Force Museum."

Hours: 24 hours a day 7 days a week Fee (if no fee, enter 'none'): None How Long a Hike: Less than 100m from parking lot. Amount of time an average person would spend here: Less than an hour Accessible?: yes Location is wheelchair accessible?: Yes

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