Lithium Hydroxide Canister, Gemini

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Object Details

Manufacturer

Airesearch Mfg. Co.

Summary

This lithium hydroxide canister was part of the Gemini capsule's environmental control system. This system maintained a low pressure 100% oxygen atmosphere for the crew, controlled the temperature of the crew and equipment, provided drinking water, and disposed of waste water. The canister contained lithium hydroxide and activated charcoal, which removed carbon dioxide and odors from the closed spacesuit oxygen system. This canister did not fly in space. Airesearch manufactured this object and NASA transferred it to NASM in 1969.

Credit Line

Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Inventory Number

A19690065000

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

SPACECRAFT-Crewed-Life Support

Materials

Anodized Aluminum

Steel

Cadmium plating

Adhesive

Dimensions

3-D: 48.3 x 27.9 x 20.3cm (19 x 11 x 8 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/nv9bd944434-3a85-415f-80bd-21bfba25a733

Record ID

nasm_A19690065000