Cosmic Ray Experiment S-009, Gemini, Unflown

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Object Details

Summary

This cosmic ray experiment is an unflown flight back-up canister identical to the Gemini experiment S-009 flown on Gemini XI in 1966. The experiment was meant to measure cosmic ray flux at orbital altitudes.

The Naval Research Laboratory donated this object to the Smithsonian in 2007.

Credit Line

Gift of Naval Research Laboratory

Inventory Number

A20070114000

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

EQUIPMENT-Experiment Specimen

Materials

HAZMAT: Cadmium Coating

Aluminum

Plastic

Steel

Paint

Adhesive

Paper

Dimensions

3-D: 24.1 x 17.5 x 8.9cm (9 1/2 x 6 7/8 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/nv9667c6b37-b324-45d4-a636-93ac478bea22

Record ID

nasm_A20070114000