Freedom 7 capsule is rescued by helicopter at end of MR-3 flight

WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, UNITED STATES

12.08.2009

Courtesy Photo

NASA

The Freedom 7 capsule is rescued by a U.S. Marine helicopter at the end of its sub-orbital Mercury-Redstone 3 (MR-3) flight May 5, 1961 down range from the Florida eastern coast.

NASA Identifier: NIX-61-MR3-76A

• Date Taken: 12.08.2009
• Date Posted: 10.10.2012 17:21
• Photo ID: 712906
• Resolution: 640x480
• Size: 47.78 KB
• Location: WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, US