Launching Opportunities Beyond the Horizon
Go For Launch is preparing to connect future innovators, explorers, and leaders with opportunities that inspire growth, discovery, and impact. Stay tuned as we prepare for liftoff.
Explore a Piece of Space History
The Mercury Capsule
Built by McDonnell Aircraft, this historic Mercury capsule traveled across America during the 1962 Freedom Bond campaign and later appeared at the 1964–65 New York World's Fair. Today, it serves as the centerpiece of the Go For Launch experience.
The Interactive Exhibit
Experience the story of America's first astronauts through immersive displays, artifacts, hands on learning opportunities, and engaging presentations designed to bring the Space Race to life.
Inspiring Future Explorers
Go For Launch connects history, science, engineering, and innovation to inspire the next generation of explorers, creators, and problem solvers through STEM education and community engagement.
Preserving History. Inspiring the Future.
At the heart of Go For Launch is a rare Mercury capsule with a remarkable story. Originally built during the dawn of America's space program, the capsule traveled the country as part of the 1962 Freedom Bond campaign before later appearing at the 1964–65 New York World's Fair.
Today, this historic spacecraft serves as the centerpiece of an immersive exhibit designed to inspire curiosity, celebrate innovation, and connect visitors with the pioneers who helped launch humanity into space.
Through engaging displays, educational experiences, and hands on learning opportunities, Go For Launch brings the story of the Space Race to life for a new generation of explorers.
Historic Mercury Capsule
Interactive Learning
Inspiring Future Explorers
Bringing Space History to Life
A Rare Piece of Space History
At the heart of the exhibit is a historic Mercury capsule that participated in the 1962 Freedom Bond campaign and later appeared at the 1964–65 New York World's Fair. This remarkable artifact connects visitors directly to the dawn of America's space program.
An Immersive Educational Experience
More than a museum display, Go For Launch combines history, storytelling, artifacts, and interactive learning opportunities to make the Space Race accessible and engaging for visitors of all ages.
Inspiring Future Generations
The exhibit celebrates the innovators, engineers, astronauts, and dreamers who helped launch humanity into space while encouraging today's students to explore careers in STEM, aerospace, and innovation.
Voices That Inspire Our Mission
Through engaging displays, educational experiences, and hands on learning opportunities, Go For Launch brings the story of the Space Race to life for a new generation of explorers.
Be Part of the Journey
Whether you’re interested in volunteering, donating, partnering, or simply learning more about the exhibit, we’d love to hear from you.
The next chapter of the Mercury capsule’s story is just beginning.