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Cooper and Capsule on Deck

Recovery personnel bring the Mercury space capsule "Faith 7" onboard the recovery ship U.S.S. Kearsarge with astronaut Gordon Cooper still inside. Once secured on deck, Cooper will jettison the Capsule's hatch allowing for his removal.

 

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Image Number: S63-07854

Date: May 16, 1963

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