First U.S. space pilots examine model of Mercury capsule

FIRST U.S. space pilots examine model of Mercury capsule and Atlas that will boost it into orbit. All are test pilots with 1,500 hr. in jets and equivalent of engineering or science degrees. They are now in intensive training. Seated from left are USAF Capt. Virgil I. Grissom, Navy Lt. Malcolm S. Carpenter, USAF Capt. Donald K. Slayton. USAF Capt. Leroy G. Cooper, Jr. Standing from left, Navy Lt. Cdr. Alan B. Shepard, Jr., Navy Lt. Cdr. Walter M. Schirra, Jr., Marine Lt. Col. John H. Glenn, Jr.