Description:

This collectible prepaid international telecommunications card features a photographic image of the seven Project Mercury astronauts in their full spacesuits. They are arranged in two rows, three standing in the back and four standing in front, all facing forward in a formal team portrait. The date "April 9, 1959" is printed near the bottom of the card, along with the caption "Mercury Astronauts." The card prominently displays "$100" in the upper right corner and "NASA 16" in the upper left corner. A small logo consisting of a stylized white telephone icon and the letters "PF" appears in the lower right corner.

The crew depicted represents the original group selected for NASA's first human spaceflight program, Project Mercury, which was conducted at the Kennedy Space Center. Each astronaut is outfitted in a silver metallic-looking spacesuit with helmets and life support harnesses. The background is dark blue, suggesting an indoor studio setting with controlled lighting that highlights the reflective spacesuits. This card ties to significant themes of space exploration, NASA's pioneering astronaut team, and early aeronautics history.

This card is issued by Project Mercury and honors the seven astronauts who contributed to America's initial manned space efforts. It is a collectible item that commemorates historic advancements in NASA's space program, featuring official images and logos associated with the astronauts and telecommunications use.

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