Backboard, Gemini

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Object Details

Manufacturer

Unknown

Summary

This is a cushion to support the back of a Gemini astronaut while in his capsule seat. Made of fiberglass and foam, these cushions were contoured to fit each individual astronaut and were attached to the front of the backboard assembly. This cushion is not contoured and is marked as "Not for Flight." As a result, it would have been used only for training purposes. The manufacturer is unknown. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration transferred the artifact to NASM in 1970.

Credit Line

Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Inventory Number

A19720446000

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

SPACECRAFT-Crewed-Parts & Structural Components

Materials

Fiberglass, Velcro, synthetic fabric, foam, paint, aluminum

Dimensions

Overall: 1ft 8 1/4in. x 1ft 4in. x 1 1/2in. (51.44 x 40.64 x 3.81cm)

Country of Origin

United States of America

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Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

Metadata Usage

Not determined

Link to Original Record

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv96de57a4d-1661-4b31-a6f8-eeb6c1953615

Record ID

nasm_A19720446000