Object Details
Manufacturer
Northrop Ventura
Summary
Either Charles "Pete" Conrad or Richard Gordon wore this parachute on their Gemini XI mission, September 12-15, 1966. If there had been a launch-vehicle emergency, they could have ejected from the spacecraft. This parachute would have unfolded after the astronaut separated from the ejection seat.
In 1967, the NASA Manned Spacecraft Center transferred this parachute to the Smithsonian's collections.
Credit Line
Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Inventory Number
A19680269000
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
EQUIPMENT-Parachutes
Materials
Silk, nylon
Dimensions
Approximate: 32 ft. diameter (975.36cm)
Country of Origin
United States of America
See more items in
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_A19680269000