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Astronaut:
Buzz Aldrin  Search this
James A. Lovell Jr.  Search this
Manufacturer:
McDonnell Aircraft Corp.  Search this
Materials:
Non-Magnetic White Metal Alloy, Coated Fabric, Synthetic Fabric
Dimensions:
Storage (Rehoused on an aluminum pallet): 152.4 × 152.4 × 96.5cm, 136.1kg (60 × 60 × 38 in., 300lb.)
Type:
EQUIPMENT-Miscellaneous
Country of Origin:
United States of America
Summary:
This is a temporary cover for the Gemini XII spacecraft. Commanded by Jim Lovell and piloted by Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin, Gemini XII was launched on November 11, 1966 for a 4-day, 59-orbit mission. Highlights included 3 extra-vehicular activities (EVAs) by Aldrin, 5 hours 30 minutes total, in which he evaluated improved EVA techniques to manage workload and overheating during EVA. Aldrin made extensive use of handholds and footholds to prevent unwanted movement during his tasks, and his techniques were an important milestone toward effective astronaut use of EVA. During one of the spacewalks, Aldrin attached a tether to the docked Agena 12. The tether allowed the crew to create an artificial gravity by separating the Gemini from the tethered Agena and firing thrusters to induce a slow spin.
NASA transferred this capsule cover to the Smithsonian in 1968, together with the Gemini XII spacecraft.
Credit Line:
Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Inventory Number:
A19680265069
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
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Data Source:
National Air and Space Museum
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv97a2f6452-2e10-4faf-8c14-c0714d002a06
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nasm_A19680265069