Heat Shield Cover, Gemini

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Object Details

Manufacturer

McDonnell Aircraft

Summary

This is a fiberglass cover used to cover the heat shield of a Gemini capsule during its storage and transportation. The available information indicates that it was used with a capsule employed for testing purposes.

McDonnell Aircraft made the artifact and donated it to the museum in 1970.

Credit Line

Gift of McDonnell Aircraft

Inventory Number

A19781815001

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

SPACECRAFT-Crewed-Parts & Structural Components

Materials

Fiberglas, Paint, Adhesive

Dimensions

Storage: 243.84 x 44.45 x 248.92cm (8ft x 1ft 5 1/2in. x 8ft 2in.)

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/nv9b1a4121b-d137-46a2-8dcf-832cefe36448

Record ID

nasm_A19781815001