First Recovery Of Capsule From Space
First Recovery Of Capsule From Space
Clip: 363528_1_1
Year Shot: 1960
(Actual Year)
Audio: Yes
Video: B/W
Tape Master: 1675
Original Film: 033-066-01
HD: N/A
Location: PACIFIC
Timecode: 00:07:06 - 00:08:35
First Recovery Of Capsule From Space A series of major accomplishments in quick succession for U.S. Spacemen. After the successful launching of the discoverer xiii the satellite orbits 17 times, then releases a payload capsule which is recovered from the pacific three hours later. Inside Rescue helicopter. The first time in history any object has been successfully recovered from an orbit in outer space. CU Cameraman. General Thomas White. Briefing. President Eisenhower. Flag presented to President.