Model, Spacecraft, Gemini Capsule

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Object Details

Manufacturer

McDonnell Aircraft Corp.

Summary

This model of a Gemini capsule was presented to Dr. Hugh L. Dryden, Deputy Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration from 1958 until his death in 1965, by McDonnell Aircraft Corp. The real Gemini capsules were built by McDonnell and carried two astronauts. During 1965 and 1966 they carried ten pairs of Gemini program astronauts into earth orbit.

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Hugh L. Dryden

Inventory Number

A19750396000

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

MODELS-Crewed Spacecraft & Parts

Materials

Plastic

Dimensions

Overall: 7in. x 6in. x 11in. (17.78 x 15.24 x 27.94cm)

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

Hangar

James S. McDonnell Space Hangar

Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

Metadata Usage

Not determined

Link to Original Record

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv9286b7b8d-1850-49fc-a5a1-796d3aed332d

Record ID

nasm_A19750396000