Astronaut Carpenter Looks through the "Astro Globe"
Astronaut M. Scott Carpenter looks through the back of an "astro globe"at Cape Canaveral, Florida, in preparation for his orbital flight. He and the other astronauts spent many hours studying astronomy and geography. One of Astronaut Carpenter's s...
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Astronaut Carpenter Relaxes at Home with His Family
Family — Astronaut M. Scott Carpenter relaxes at home with his wife, Rene, and their four children, from left: Kristen Elaine, 6; Robyn Jay, 10; Mark Scott, 13, and Candace Noxon, 5.
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Astronaut Carpenter Training for His Orbital Flight
Technicians adjust the lightweight pressure suit on Carpenter during training for his orbital flight. During normal space flight, the suit is not inflated and the pilot can keep his helmet open to breathe cabin air and eat. If cabin air pressure d...
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Astronaut Carpenter and Family with the President
"White House Congratulations" — Astronaut M. Scott Carpenter receives personal congratulations for his three-orbit flight around the world from President Kennedy at the White House in Washington. Members of the Astronaut's family also attended the...
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Astronaut Cernan and His Daughter
"And Now—A Big Kiss for Daddy"
Apollo 10 astronaut Eugene Cernan, must have left out of this world, as he was greeted by his six-year-old daughter Tracey when he an his fellow crewmen arrived back in Houston for the first re-union with their famil...
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Astronaut Conrad and Family
Apollo-12 mission commander Charles Conrad poses with his wife Jane and four sons in their home near Houston, Texas. From left are Christopher, 8, Andrew, 10, Mr. Conrad, Mrs. Conrad, Peter, 14 and Thomas 12.
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