Exterior Shingle Section, Capsule, Gemini

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Object Details

Manufacturer

McDonnell Aircraft

Summary

This is part of the exterior of the cabin of a Gemini capsule. Shingles made from Rene 41 are attached to the outer aluminum surface. These shingles protected the capsule from the tremendous heat generated during reentry.

McDonnel Aircraft made the capsules and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration transferred this artifact to NASM in 1972.

Credit Line

Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Inventory Number

A19720447000

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

SPACECRAFT-Crewed-Parts & Structural Components

Materials

Aluminum, Adhesive, Inconel, Phenolic Resin, Stainless Steel, Synthetic Fabric, Cadmium Plating

Dimensions

Other: 76.2 x 10.16 x 76.2cm (2ft 6in. x 4in. x 2ft 6in.)

Storage (Rehoused on an aluminum pallet): 124.5 × 124.5 × 87.6cm, 127kg (49 × 49 × 34 1/2 in., 280lb.)

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/nv9c1a34c22-fdee-49c6-b5d1-67918dad8963

Record ID

nasm_A19720447000