Object Details
Manufacturer
McDonnell Aircraft
Summary
This is the right hand hatch from the Gemini IX capsule. The window and trim are missing. Made of titanium, it is covered with shingles of Rene 41 which protected the capsule from the tremendous heat generated during reentry. Thomas Stafford and Eugene Cernan flew the Gemini IX mission in June 1966.
McDonnell Aircraft made the hatch and donated it to the Museum in 1970.
Credit Line
Gift of McDonnell Douglas Astronautics Company
Inventory Number
A19711560000
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
SPACECRAFT-Crewed-Parts & Structural Components
Materials
Inconel, Aluminum, Mylar (Polyester), Phenolic Resin, Adhesive, Rubber (Silicone), Titanium, Paint, Steel, Stainless Steel, Foam, Synthetic Fabric, Velcro, Paper, Cadmium Plating
Dimensions
Overall: 37 x 11 x 49in. (94 x 27.9 x 124.5cm)
Storage (Rehoused on Aluminum Pallet): 153 × 153.7 × 80.6cm, 116.1kg (60 1/4 × 60 1/2 × 31 3/4 in., 256lb.)
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_A19711560000