Gus Grissom's Mercury capsule restored
Gus Grissom's controversial "Screw the Pooch" Mercury space capsule is being restored at the Kansas Cosmosphere, Hutchison, KS. The capsule was recently salvaged from the Atlantic ocean's bottom, where it had lain undisturbed for 38 years. The "Liberty 7" capsule sank after reentry, when the explosive hatch blew -- either accidentally or deliberately. The restoration work, which will take six months, will be on public display through a couple of windows at the Cosmosphere.
[09/12/1999]- Address:
- 1100 N. Plum St., Hutchinson, KS
- Directions:
- East side of downtown, at the corner of N. Plum St. and E. 11th Ave. From KS-61/Kennedy Fwy turn west at the stoplight onto E. 11th Ave. and drive one mile. Look for the rockets on the right.
- Hours:
- Su-Th 9-5, F-Sa 9-7 (Call to verify) Local health policies may affect hours and access.
- Phone:
- 800-397-0330
- Admission:
- Adults $26.50
- RA Rates:
- The Best
