Cylindrical, encased in a larger cylindrical mesh type container permitting viewing of smaller cylinder within; front of cylinder with equidistant, mesh-like perforations; back of housing secured to stainless steel circular base of larger diameter than housing; three steel screws securing base; groove, or recess, down length of one side of the housing. Created by Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum Date Created 01/24/2022 Source Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum Keywords Mercury Program; Missions; Rockets; Space Rights and Restrictions Not determined
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