Ablative material is black and grey; base is brown. Base is resin-impregnated fiberglass honeycomb; outer layer of ablative material is fiberglass honeycomb filled with Dow-Corning DC-325 silicone elastomer Created by Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum Date Created 11/30/2021 Source Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum Keywords Gemini Program; Human Spaceflight; Missions; Space Rights and Restrictions Not determined
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