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Date:05/11/1959
Title:Dynamic Model Tests of Models in the McDonnell Design of Project Mercury Capsule
Description:Dynamic Model Tests of Models in the McDonnell Design of Project Mercury Capsule in the Langley 20-Foot Free-Spinning Tunnel. On 11 May 1959, 24 tests of the aerodynamic response of the McDonnell model Project Mercury capsule were conducted. The initial test demonstrated free-fall; a parachute was used in the remaining test. Several tests included the addition of baffles. [Entire movie available on DVD from CASI as Doc ID 20070030952. Contact help@sti.nasa.gov]
ID:LV-2007-00008
Other ID:L-458, 20070030952
Media:MOVIE
Formats: QUICKTIME (196x144) (Size=4.9 MBytes)
QUICKTIME (320x240) (Size=75.1 MBytes)


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Date: 10/17/2007