Pouch, Stowage, Gemini

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Object Details

Manufacturer

Unknown

Summary

This is a stowage pouch used in Gemini spacecraft. Made of wire, vinyl, and nylon, these pouches were often attached by Velcro tape to the interior of the cabin and held such items as the optical sight and in-flight medical kit. Although flight-ready hardware, this pouch did not fly on any Gemini mission. Its manufacturer is unknown. NASA transferred this artifact to NASM in 1968.

Credit Line

Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration through McDonnell Aircraft Corp.

Inventory Number

A19680327000

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

EQUIPMENT-Containers

Materials

Aluminum

Vinyl

Nylon

Steel

Micarta

Ink

Dimensions

3-D: 52.1 x 29.2 x 2.2cm (20 1/2 x 11 1/2 x 7/8 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/nv9bf034bee-c8c4-412f-8a8b-9c4ed3f194de

Record ID

nasm_A19680327000