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This desk stand commemorating the Gemini IV mission was given to Dr. Hugh L. Dryden, who served as Deputy Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration from 1958 until his death in December 1965. Gemini IV was the second human space mission in the Gemini program and flew from June 3-7, 1965. James A. McDivitt and Edward H. White II were the astronauts. Among the mission's milestones in the United States space program were the first long-duration spaceflight and the first extravehicular activity.

Dr. Dryden's widow, Mrs. Elizabeth Dryden, donated the desk stand along with other mementoes of Dr. Dryden, to the National Collection in 1974.

 Display Status

This object is on display in James S. McDonnell Space Hangar at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA.

James S. McDonnell Space Hangar
Object Details
Country of Origin United States of America Type AWARDS-Miscellaneous Manufacturer Unknown
 Dimensions Overall: 2 in. diameter (5.08cm)
Other (Base): 3 in. wide x 4 in. long (7.62 x 10.16cm)
 Materials Sterling silver, lucite, and wood.
 Inventory Number A19750389000 Credit Line Gift of Mrs. Hugh L. Dryden Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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