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Freedom 7 and Shepard In flight

Astronaut Alan Shepard photographed in flight by a 16mm movie camera inside the Freedom 7 spacecraft. Shepard is just about to raise the shield in front of his face during descent after opening of the main parachute.

 

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Image Number: 71P-0263

Date: May 5, 1961

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Taken on May 5, 1961