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Manufacturer:
McDonnell Aircraft Corp.  Search this
Materials:
Synthetic Fabric
Plastic
Aluminum
Velcro
Nylon
Ink
Dimensions:
3-D: 24.4 x 13.3 x 7.6cm (9 5/8 x 5 1/4 x 3 in.)
Type:
EQUIPMENT-Miscellaneous
Country of Origin:
United States of America
Summary:
Zippered pouches like these ones allowed astronauts to secure equipment inside the spacecraft during the mission. According to the printing on the pouch, these ones from Gemini V were used to store gloves used in handling fecal containment bags. In the weightless and cramped confines of an orbiting spacecraft, small objects need secure locations so as not to hinder the work of the astronauts when not being used. NASA also uses Velcro on small items for short term attachment to the inside of the spacecraft.
NASA transferred this pouch to the Museum with the Gemini V spacecraft in 1968.
Credit Line:
Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration through McDonnell Aircraft Corporation
Inventory Number:
A19680329001
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
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National Air and Space Museum Collection
Data Source:
National Air and Space Museum
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv9e9c36ffb-1cdc-4490-af98-c14e18f0df20
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nasm_A19680329001