Valve, Temperature Control, Gemini

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Object Details

Manufacturer

Airesearch

Summary

This is a Suit and Cabin Temperature Control Valve used in the Gemini program. Mounted between the two ejection seats, the dual concentric knobs turned by the astronauts controlled the operation of valves regulating the flow rate of primary and secondary coolant through the suit and cabin heat exchangers. Clockwise rotation resulted in increased temperatures. There is no indication that this valve was ever flown in space and it was probably used for testing. Airesearch Mfg. Co. made the valve and NASA transferred it to NASM in 1969.

Credit Line

Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Inventory Number

A19700354000

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

EQUIPMENT-Miscellaneous

Materials

Anodized Aluminum

Steel

Cadmium Coating

Chrome Plating

Paper

Ink

Dimensions

3-D: 15.9 x 18.4 x 11.4cm (6 1/4 x 7 1/4 x 4 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/nv9d1d54b3a-ce85-4b84-84d4-4c5692e9daae

Record ID

nasm_A19700354000