Ophir, California: Real Space Capsule on School Playground
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Ophir Elementary School
- Address:
- 1373 Lozanos Rd, Ophir, CA
- Directions:
- Ophir Elementary School. Capsule is on the south side of the school, in the school playground, back by the trees.
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An old Mercury test capsule has been at the school since the late 1960s, thanks to a principal with connections.
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A real NASA test capsule!
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This is a neat little piece of history right in the playground of a school. Next to the Mercury capsule is a small wall with tiles from 1972, inscribed with students names and messages, including one from the principal who brought the capsule to the school.
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Nice simulation showing why astronauts traveled to space INSIDE the capsule.