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Astronaut Scott Carpenter in Hanger S crew quarters during suiting exercise

Astronaut M. Scott Carpenter, prime pilot for the Mercury-Atlas 7 flight, is seen in Hanger S crew quarters during a suiting exercise. He is assisted in suiting by technician Al Rochford. In this view, Carpenter is fully suited and is having his gloves adjusted (24622); Carpenter is seated in a mock-up of his pilot's seat while fully suited (24623); Carpenter, minus his helmet, smiles at camera as Rochford adjusts his suit (24624).



Catalog Date: 05 May 1965
Film Type: 4x5
NASA image: S65-24623


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