Item 0274 - Astronaut Schirra Gets Ready For Space Orbit

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326-IM-0016A-0274

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Astronaut Schirra Gets Ready For Space Orbit

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  • 1962-10-14 (Creation)

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The Times of Ceylon Press

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Central Press Photos Ltd.

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"American Astronaut Gets Ready For Space Orbit"
Pictures have just been received of American Astronaut Walter Schirra getting ready for America's six-orbit flight of the world which takes place today. The flight starts at Cape Canaveral and should Schirra complete six-orbits he will landing in the Pacific. Ships and helicopters are standing by to pick him up.
Picture shows: American Astronaut Walter Schirra fully fitted out, walking to his space craft for a simulated test flight.

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29.4 MiB

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May 31, 2015 10:54 PM

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