Astronaut Walter Schirra suited-up prior to MA-8 flight
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Launch of the Mercury-Atlas 8 mission
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Astronaut Walter Schirra leaves transport van for Pad 14 and MA-8 mission
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Astronaut Walter Schirra being removed from his Sigma 7 capsule
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Astronaut Walter Schirra being removed from his Sigma 7 capsule
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Astronaut Walter Schirra being removed from his Sigma 7 capsule
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Astronaut Walter Schirra gets modified calonic test
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Navy frogman astride Sigma 7 floatation collar to secure tow line
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Astronaut Walter Schirra smiles during post-flight physcial
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Close up view of the Sigma 7 capsule being lowered to recovery ships deck
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Astronaut Walter Schirra views his X-rays during post-flight examination
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Horizon photo of Western horizon over South America - sixth orbit pass
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