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This 16mm movie camera was used by NASA to document the instrument panel of Mercury spacecraft during testing. Similar cameras filmed the pilot's activities and were eventually used in testing for Project Gemini missions.

NASA transferred this camera to the Museum in 1970.

 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 D.B. Milliken
 Dimensions Overall: 7 3/8in. x 3 3/4in. x 10 1/4in. (18.73 x 9.53 x 26.04cm)
 Materials Magnesium alloy
Zinc Chromate
Paint
Stainless Steel
Plastic
Steel
Ink
Brass
Paper
 Inventory Number A19790464000 Credit Line Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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