Object Details
Manufacturer
McDonnell Aircraft
Summary
This is a mockup of the Gemini Adapter, which was attached to the aft end of the crew cabin. Below this was the retrograde section, with contained some components of the cooling system and the retrograde rockets. At the bottom (the larger end) was the equipment section,which housed major components of the electrical, propulsion, and cooling systems. The equipment section also contained the primary oxygen supply for the Environmental Control System. At the very bottom was the launch vehicle mating ring.
McDonnell Aircraft made the Adapter and McDonnell Douglas donated it to NASM in 1970.
Credit Line
Gift of McDonnell Douglas Corp.
Inventory Number
A19700287000
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
SPACECRAFT-Crewed-Parts & Structural Components
Materials
Aluminum, Steel, Wood, Paint, Rubber (silicone), Nylon, Plastic, Brass, Magnesium, Copper, Adhesive, Synthetic Fabric, Cadmium Plating
Dimensions
Overall: 7ft 6in. x 9ft 12in. (228.6 x 304.8cm)
Country of Origin
United States of America
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Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nasm_A19700287000