Disconnect Hardware, Reserve and Main Parachutes, Mercury Capsule, MR-3
Metal hardware, part of reserve and main chute disconnect system, found inside access panel "Right side" next to hatch opening. Presumably removed to facilitate lifting of capsule.
Created by
Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum
Date Created
08/09/2012
Source
Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum
Keywords
SPACECRAFT Crewed
Rights and Restrictions
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