This window bracket could hold a sextant for visual sighting out the windows of the Gemini XII spacecraft, flown by James Lovell and Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin. Gemini XII was launched on November 11, 1966, for a 4-day, 59-orbit mission. Highlights included 3 extra-vehicular activities (EVAs) by Aldrin, 5 hours 30 minutes total. Aldrin made extensive use of handholds and footholds to prevent unwanted movement during his tasks, and his techniques were an important milestone toward effective astronaut use of EVA.
NASA transferred the Gemini XII spacecraft to the Smithsonian in 1968.
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
SPACECRAFT-Crewed-Parts & Structural Components
Manufacturer
Unknown
Dimensions
3-D: 26.7 x 18.4 x 8.9cm (10 1/2 x 7 1/4 x 3 1/2 in.)
Materials
HAZMAT: Cadmium
Steel
Velcro
Aluminum
Copper alloy
Adhesive
Ink
Inventory Number
A19680265055
Credit Line
Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
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