Window, Outer, Left, Gemini XI

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Object Details

Manufacturer

Corning Glass Works

Summary

This is the outer glass assembly for the window in the left hatch of the Gemini XI capsule. Gemini XI, with astronauts Charles Conrad, Jr. and Richard Gordon, Jr., flew a four-day mission in November 1966. The outer glass assembly had a single pane. Corning Glass made the panes of both the inner and outer assemblies from Vycor, which was 96% silica. NASA transferred this object to NASM in 1969.

Credit Line

Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Inventory Number

A19680260004

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

SPACECRAFT-Crewed-Parts & Structural Components

Materials

Non-ferrous metal (L-605 cobalt alloy), glass, antireflective coating, copper alloy

Dimensions

Overall: 47.63 x 29.21 x 3.18cm (1ft 6 3/4in. x 11 1/2in. x 1 1/4in.)

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/nv948d40569-3dc4-4980-860f-6c53f3f11a24

Record ID

nasm_A19680260004