Question

As a result of Kennedy’s space plans, NASA created the Mercury program specifically

Answer 1

The goal of project Mercury was to send a man into earth's orbit and for him to safely return home before the Soviets do that. They considered that this would end the space race.

Answer 2

As a result of Kennedy’s space plans, NASA created the Mercury program specifically to send a man into space and orbit around the Earth and then bring him back safely to Earth.

The idea behind the Mercury Program was to make United States the first country in the world to send a man in space.

The program cost approx. $277 million and involved the work of over 2 million people including scientists, engineers, pilots etc.

While the Soviet Union was able to beat the United States in becoming the first country to send a man in space, the program did lay a groundwork for future space flights and eventually led to the Gemini Program.

It is still remembered today as the first American manned space mission, which led to the Moon Landing and the development of the first space station.