This small CO2 bottle fits into a small slot on the magazines used with the Maurer 70mm cameras that were used on the last four flights of the Gemini program. The purpose of the CO2 cartridge was to release gas to press the film against the plate at the focal plane at the moment of exposure to eliminate any curl of the film.

NASA transferred this CO2 bottle to the Museum in 1971.

Display Status

This object is not on display at the National Air and Space Museum. It is either on loan or in storage.

Object Details

Country of Origin

United States of America

Type

EQUIPMENT-Photographic

Manufacturer

J. A. Maurer, Inc.

Dimensions

3-D: 8.3 x 1.9cm (3 1/4 x 3/4 in.)

Materials

Stainless Steel, Copper Alloy

Inventory Number

A19720557000

Credit Line

Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

Restrictions & Rights

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