Interior Panels, RCS Section, Gemini

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Object Details

Manufacturer

McDonnell Aircraft

Summary

These are eight unflown aluminum panels that were secured to the titanium structure underneath the beryllium shingles of the Gemini Reentry Control System (RCS) Section. This section was located at the front part of the Gemini capsule between the cabin and the Rendezvous and Recovery Section. It housed the fuel and oxidizer tanks, valves, tube assemblies, and thrust chamber assemblies of the RCS.

McDonnell Aircraft made these panels and donated them to NASM in 1970.

Credit Line

Gift of McDonnell Aircraft

Inventory Number

A19790563000

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

SPACECRAFT-Crewed-Parts & Structural Components

Materials

Wood, Paint, Rubber (Silicone), Steel, Plastic, Adhesive, Magnesium, Aluminum

Dimensions

Overall: 45.72 x 34.29cm (1ft 6in. x 1ft 1 1/2in.)

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/nv98bfba247-e4bd-42eb-b0f3-e2d62990433a

Record ID

nasm_A19790563000