1962 Press Photo Astronaut L. Gordon Cooper poses in a space suit - nox22799

Astronaut L. Gordon Cooper poses in a space suit in this photograph released today in Washington by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. He has been designated to make the next U.S. space flight, an attempt to orbit the earth for about one full day. The flight is scheduled for next April. Cooper 35, is an Air Force major.

Photo is dated 1962.

Photo measures 10 x 8.25 inches.