Object Details
Manufacturer
Grimes Manufacturing Co.
Summary
This instrument floodlight was one of three types of lights installed inside the cabin of the two-astronaut Gemini spacecraft. Instrument floodlights were located at the forward inner edge of each of the two hatches. They had both white and red lights; the red light could be selected when the astronauts wished to protect their night vision. This particular light did not fly in space, but was installed in static test article #5 which was used for water egress training. Grimes Manufacturing made this floodlight and NASA transferred it to NASM in 1971.
Credit Line
Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration through McDonnell-Douglas Corporation
Inventory Number
A19720415000
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
SPACECRAFT-Crewed-Parts & Structural Components
Materials
HAZMAT: Cadmium Plating
Plastic
Aluminum
Steel
Brass
Nickel Plating
Paint
Dimensions
10 3/4" x 2 1/2" x 2 5/8"
Country of Origin
United States of America
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Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nasm_A19720415000