Bracket, Sextant,Window, Gemini XII

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Object Details

Manufacturer

Unknown

Summary

This window bracket could hold a sextant for visual sighting out the windows of the Gemini XII spacecraft, flown by James Lovell and Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin. Gemini XII was launched on November 11, 1966, for a 4-day, 59-orbit mission. Highlights included 3 extra-vehicular activities (EVAs) by Aldrin, 5 hours 30 minutes total. Aldrin made extensive use of handholds and footholds to prevent unwanted movement during his tasks, and his techniques were an important milestone toward effective astronaut use of EVA.

NASA transferred the Gemini XII spacecraft to the Smithsonian in 1968.

Credit Line

Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Inventory Number

A19680265055

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

SPACECRAFT-Crewed-Parts & Structural Components

Materials

HAZMAT: Cadmium

Steel

Velcro

Aluminum

Copper alloy

Adhesive

Ink

Dimensions

3-D: 26.7 x 18.4 x 8.9cm (10 1/2 x 7 1/4 x 3 1/2 in.)

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/nv9b7000afc-8809-433b-a722-1ebb9618905e

Record ID

nasm_A19680265055