Object Details
Manufacturer
Schrade-Walden Knife Co.
Summary
This knife was carried by one of the Gemini XII astronauts, Jim Lovell or Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin, on their four-day orbital mission, November 11-15, 1966, the last in Project Gemini.
Long Description
Spaceflight mission planners had to consider the possibility of a returning astronaut landing outside the planned recovery area. In preparation for this contingency, astronauts carried survival and signal equipment on their missions. During the Mercury program most of the survival equipment used was standard military issue. The Gemini and Apollo survival kits differed considerably. Many of their items were designed and built specifically for use by astronauts.
Credit Line
Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Inventory Number
A19781510000
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
EQUIPMENT-Survival
Materials
Steel blade, and plastic handle. Switch on side releases knife blade.
Dimensions
3-D: 12.7cm (5 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_A19781510000