Other videos offer a look at the Atlas D missile that became Glenn's rocket, and the Friendship 7 capsule itself, including footage of artist Cece Bibby painting the spacecraft's logo on capsule's side. Another video channel, titled "Altitude Chamber," shows footage of Glenn with his backup, Scott Carpenter, during a checkout of the spacecraft. Once familiar with Friendship 7, users can tap through and watch six "Pre-Launch" videos, including the 1959 press conference announcing John Glenn and the other original Mercury astronauts. ![]() By touching each panel, users can bring up the details about what every dial and switch controlled. Tapping in the lower right corner, the static photo becomes an interactive tour. ![]() The "Friendship 7" app begins with a pilot's view of the Mercury capsule's cockpit. Spacecraft Films' “Friendship 7” app gives iPad users a front and center seat in mission control for John Glenn's historic flight.
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