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The third plaque on the third tablet.


Walter Marty Schirra, Jr.

Third American to orbit the earth

Born: Hackensack NJ Mar. 12, 1923

Mercury Flight - Oct. 3, 1962. 9 Hours 13 Minutes - 6 Orbits

Launch Vehicle - Mercury-Atlas 3   Spacecraft - Sigma 7


Schirra's handprints are on the next plaque.

 
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Time picture taken Mon Jun 6 18:56:00 2005
Location picture taken Space Walk of Fame
Space View Park
Titusville, Florida
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