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Manufacturer:
McDonnell Douglas Corporation  Search this
Materials:
Vinyl, Synthetic Rubber, Plastic, Nylon, Velcro, Brass, Adhesive
Dimensions:
3-D (Each Pouch): 10.2 x 10.2 x 5.1cm (4 x 4 x 2 in.)
Type:
EQUIPMENT-Photographic
Country of Origin:
United States of America
Summary:
These pouches were used during Gemini program training to hold camera film magazines. As the Gemini program of the mid-1960s went on, more experiments included cameras. During missions they were stored in rubberized fabric pouches. Because of the microgravity environment of space, pieces of small equipment needed to be put in easily accessible and secure pouches so the they did not float freely and get in the way of the astronauts.
NASA transferred this pouch to the Museum in 1968.
Credit Line:
Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration through McDonnell Aircraft Corp.
Inventory Number:
A19680342004
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/nv9b07e34b4-74a5-4029-a191-e471b6079524
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nasm_A19680342004