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Astronaut Alan Shepard is rescued by helicopter at end of MR-3 flight

1961-05-05

NASA

NASA
Washington, DC, United States

S88-31377 (5 May 1961) --- Astronaut Alan B. Shepard Jr. is rescued by a U. S. Marine helicopter at the termination of his sub-orbital flight May 5, 196l, down range from the Florida eastern coast.

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  • Title: Astronaut Alan Shepard is rescued by helicopter at end of MR-3 flight
  • Date Created: 1961-05-05
  • Rights: JSC
  • Album: mgwhite
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