NASA Photo ID: S63-20805           File Name: 10073420.jpg
Film Type: 4x5 BW                  Date Taken: 11/05/63
Title: Chimpanzee "Ham" during preflight activity prior to Mercury-Redstone 2 flight
Description:
Chimpanzee "Ham" during preflight activity with one of his handlers prior
to  the Mercury-Redstone 2 test flight which was conducted on January 31,
1961.  Here he is seen leaving suit trailer.                   

Subject terms:
MERCURY MR-2 FLIGHT                     
MERCURY SPACECRAFT                      
MONKEYS                                 
PREFLIGHT ANALYSIS                      
PREFLIGHT OPERATIONS                    
ROCKETS                                 
TESTS                                   

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