Little Joe 5B
Little Joe 5B was an uncrewed launch escape system test of the Mercury spacecraft, conducted as part of the US Mercury program. The mission used production Mercury spacecraft # 14A. The mission was launched April 28, 1961, from Wallops Island, Virginia. The Little Joe 5B flew to an apogee of 2.8 miles and a range of 9 miles. The mission lasted 5 minutes 25 seconds. Maximum speed was 1,780 mph and acceleration was 10 g. The mission was a success and Mercury spacecraft # 14A was recovered.
Mercury spacecraft #14A used in the Little Joe 5B mission, is currently displayed at the Virginia Air and Space Center in Hampton.
