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[i]The shutdown of the launch vehicle engine occurred at T+2 minutes 22 seconds, and, at the same time, a signal was to be given to the spacecraft to separate the escape tower. Spacecraft separation occurred 10 seconds later...[/i]
[i]To meet performance requirements, use of the elongated Jupiter G tanks was necessary. These tanks give the Mercury-Redstone launch vehicle a nominal engine burning time of 143.5 seconds, 20 seconds more than the original Redstone vehicle.[/i]
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