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Original caption: CAPE CANAVERAL - The U.S.S. Donner (LSD 20) plows through the Atlantic Ocean as it prepares to aid in the recovery of Astronaut Malcolm Scott Carpenter. The MA-7 flight, the U.S. second attempt to orbit an astronaut , was launched successfully from Cape Canaveral at 7:45 a.m. Thursday, May 24, 1962. The Donnor which carries several helicopters to assist in recovery of the Astronaut and the spacecraft Aurora 7 is commanded by Commander M.V. Cornetta.

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label_outline Explore Astronaut Malcolm Scott Carpenter, Malcolm Scott Carpenter, Aurora 7

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Japanese workmen Carpenters working, Japan. (10796585943)

Fridtjof Nansen med kikkerten om bord i dampbåten «Omul» på veien oppover Jenisej

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map from "[The Story of Africa and its Explorers. [With plates and maps.]]"

Photograph of Naval Personnel Welcoming Astronaut John H. Glenn, Jr. after Friendship 7 Flight

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uss donner uss donner astronaut malcolm scott carpenter astronaut malcolm scott carpenter aurora exploration explorers cape canaveral fla moon astronauts outer space space programs nasa malcolm scott carpenter aurora 7 cape canaveral united states ships us navy high resolution recovery spacecraft aurora atlantic ocean ma 7 flight second attempt committee papers warships space program 1960 s us national archives