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All Mercury spacecraft were named after the Roman messenger god, Mercury, who was known for his speed and agility. This naming reflected the program's goal to quickly advance human spaceflight capabilities. Additionally, the Mercury program aimed to explore the effects of space travel on the human body, aligning with the swift and agile characteristics attributed to the deity. The names also evoked a sense of adventure and exploration in the early years of space exploration.

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