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UFO case file · UFO-12014

Mercury 7 Capsule cigar-shaped object report — May 24, 1962

CE1Earth Orbit or seen from space stations/capsules1962-05-24

MERCURY 7 CAPSULE, USA, Earth Orbit or seen from space stations/capsules

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Case description

On May 24, 1962, at Mercury 7 Capsule, USA, Earth Orbit or seen from space stations/capsules, witnesses reported the following: Scott carpenter sees&photos UFO in orbit. observer(s) denies later.

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Craft / Vehicle
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EXACT_DAY

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