System, Life Support, Emergency, Gemini

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Object Details

Manufacturer

LTV Aerospace Corporation

Summary

Without the benefit of Earth's atmosphere, astronauts need devices such as this one to keep them alive during their missions. This emergency life support system was developed during training for Gemini missions. It allowed astronauts to control the flow of oxygen into their spacesuits and would have been affixed to their chest pack. This unit was redesigned to minimize its size and weight for use in space.

The unit's designer, LTV Aerospace Corporation, donated this version to the Museum in 1973.

Credit Line

Gift of LTV Aerospace Corporation

Inventory Number

A19731451000

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Life Support

Materials

Aluminum, paint, Velcro, plastic, steel, copper, cadmium coating, paper, adhesive

Dimensions

3-D: 31.8 x 55.9 x 16.5cm (12 1/2 x 22 x 6 1/2 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/nv9dd12c308-10e4-4336-a488-510981f2cae1

Record ID

nasm_A19731451000