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 61-MA3-10 (thumbnail)
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   Photo ID:

   61-MA3-10   


   Program:

   Mercury   


   Mission:

   Mercury Unmanned Overview


   Date Taken:

   1961-04-25


   Film Type:

   4x5 BW

Title:
Mercury-Atlas 3 liftoff and separation of capsule
Description:
These four views were taken by an Igor camera during lift off of Mercury-Atlas 3. Forty seconds after the Atlas left the pad, the vehicle was destroyed by the Range Safety Officer. The Mercury spacecraft separated and was recovered off the Cape Shore.
Subject Terms:
LAUNCH VEHICLES LAUNCHING LAUNCHING PADS LAUNCHING SITES MERCURY MA-3 FLIGHT MERCURY SPACECRAFT
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