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Manufacturer:
McDonnell Aircraft  Search this
Materials:
Wood, Paint, Rubber (Silicone), Steel, Plastic, Adhesive, Magnesium, Aluminum
Dimensions:
Overall: 45.72 x 34.29cm (1ft 6in. x 1ft 1 1/2in.)
Type:
SPACECRAFT-Crewed-Parts & Structural Components
Country of Origin:
United States of America
Summary:
These are eight unflown aluminum panels that were secured to the titanium structure underneath the beryllium shingles of the Gemini Reentry Control System (RCS) Section. This section was located at the front part of the Gemini capsule between the cabin and the Rendezvous and Recovery Section. It housed the fuel and oxidizer tanks, valves, tube assemblies, and thrust chamber assemblies of the RCS.
McDonnell Aircraft made these panels and donated them to NASM in 1970.
Credit Line:
Gift of McDonnell Aircraft
Inventory Number:
A19790564000
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
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Data Source:
National Air and Space Museum
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv94a8522ed-2125-48ef-a18a-8bf5bdb14e35
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nasm_A19790564000