NASA-UAP-D014
Mercury-Redstone 4, July 21, 1961
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During the recovery of the fourth launch and second crewed spaceflight of Project Mercury, Mercury-Redstone 4 (MR-4) Liberty Bell 7, the recovery team discusses a dye pack in the water that did not activate.
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This file documents the recovery operation of the Mercury-Redstone 4 spacecraft, specifically the second crewed mission of Project Mercury, which occurred on July 21, 1961. It highlights a discussion among the recovery team regarding a dye pack in the water that failed to activate, which raises questions about the mission's recovery procedures and safety measures.
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NASA, “NASA-UAP-D014: Mercury-Redstone 4, July 21, 1961,” released May 22, 2026. PURSUE Files, catalogued by Fringe Index: https://fringeindex.com/documentdump/nasa-uap-d014-mercury-redstone-4-july-21-1961.