Indicator, Attitude Direction, Gemini

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Object Details

Manufacturer

Lear Siegler Inc.

Summary

This instrument, manufactured by Lear Siegler, Inc., was installed on a Gemini spacecraft and used to give astronauts an indication of the craft's attitude as the capsule maneuvered in space. It was not flown on a manned mission.

Transferred to the Museum from NASA in 1971.

Credit Line

Transfer from National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Inventory Number

A19711529003

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

INSTRUMENTS-Navigational

Materials

HAZMAT: Cadmium Plating

Aluminum

Steel

Copper Alloy

Glass

Coating

Unknown Metal

Dimensions

3-D: 12.7 x 20.3 x 12.7cm (5 x 8 x 5 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/nv9a67e570e-0de0-4492-8842-f390da42b488

Record ID

nasm_A19711529003