Square sample of Gemini heat shield material, ablated from reentry; three layers: backing/support layer, unablated heat shield; charred, ablated layer of latter, surface is white where not chipped off. Created by Mark Avino Date Created 07/07/2015 Source Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum Keywords Gemini Program; Human Spaceflight; Missions; Space Rights and Restrictions Usage conditions apply
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