Thank God He's Back Flight Ends In Suspense
The Carpenter flight ended with a landing that sparked relief from coast to coast after a 41 minute suspense period when radar contact was lost and the capsule overshot. Crowds cheered at Rockefeller Center as word spread that Carpenter was safe.
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Hubby Reunion Sunday Mrs Carpenter Never Afraid
Cape Canaveral AP reports Rene Carpenter plans a reunion with astronaut husband Malcolm Scott Carpenter after his spaceflight. She will join four children on a Colorado trip and described herself as never afraid during the launch and stay at home. The news conference previewed her husband's return and emphasized her calm demeanor and family plans.
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Kennedy Praises Astronaut Carpenter After Safe Recovery
President Kennedy expressed relief and pride as Malcolm Carpenter was rescued after Aurora 7's perilous flight. The event marked the first time an astronaut's family witnessed a launch and recovery, with Mrs. Carpenter noting calm resolve amid the crisis. The White House announced plans to award Carpenter the Distinguished Service Medal, along with other space veterans.
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Carpenter family celebrates Mercury mission recovery
Florence Carpenter, mother of astronaut Malcolm Scott Carpenter, speaks of relief after his three orbits and safe Atlantic splashdown. In Boulder and Cocoa Beach communities, relatives, friends, and the Navy aided her secrecy as she welcomed news crews and shared resolve about future spaceflight ambitions.
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Flight Sidelights and a Baby Named Christopher Scott
An anonymous call led to the discovery of a 12 hour old premature baby boy found fully clothed in a box on the steps of Our Lady of Grace Church in Scott Township. He weighed three pounds and was in excellent condition after transfer to St. Roselia's Maternity Hospital. Doctors named him Christopher Scott combining astronaut Malcolm Scott Carpenter and Mercury flight director Christopher Kraft.
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