Case, Hand-held Maneuvering Unit, Gemini

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Object Details

Manufacturer

Unknown

Summary

This is the vinyl and foam storage case for the Hand-Held Maneuvering Unit used by Gemini IV astronaut Edward White III during his historic "walk in space" on June 3, 1965. The Unit was made of aluminum and stainless steel, with three small rocket nozzles. A switch in the handle enabled White to fire the rockets to help move him forward or to the right or left. The manufacturer of the case is unknown.

NASA transferred it to NASM in 1967.

Credit Line

Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Inventory Number

A19670211001

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Accessories

Materials

Fiberglass, Foam, Nylon Webbing, Velcro, Paint, Anodized Aluminum

vinyl case w/foam interior

Dimensions

3-D: 45.7 x 14.6 x 11.4cm (18 x 5 3/4 x 4 1/2 in.)

Country of Origin

United States of America

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National Air and Space Museum Collection

Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

Metadata Usage

Not determined

Link to Original Record

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv9dc22b692-c922-4ec6-89ab-b713e803b539

Record ID

nasm_A19670211001