Object Details
Manufacturer
M. Steinthal
Summary
During the early space missions, astronauts had to prepare for an emergency landing anywhere along their orbital track, which flew mostly over ocean, desert and jungle. This life raft was found with the survival kit of command pilot James McDivitt behind his ejection seat in the Gemini IV spacecraft, once the spacecraft was in the National Air and Space Museum. Presumably it flew with him and Edward White on their four-day mission, June 3-7, 1965, which featured the first American EVA (walk in space) by Ed White.
Transferred from NASA to the Museum with the Gemini IV spacecraft 1967.
Credit Line
Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Inventory Number
A19860197000
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
EQUIPMENT-Survival
Materials
Exterior pouch: plastic covered textile, aluminum hooks, velcro, and polyester
Dimensions
3-D: 45.7 x 12.7 x 10.2cm (18 x 5 x 4 in.)
Country of Origin
United States of America
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National Air and Space Museum Collection
Location
Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA
Exhibit Station
Human Spaceflight
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nasm_A19860197000