This controller flew on the Gemini 10 mission, July 18-21, 1966, with astronauts John Young and Michael Collins. This artifact, originally an integral part of the Gemini 10 spacecraft, was one of two maneuver hand controllers used by the astronauts to control thruster firings to alter the spacecraft's orbit. Moving the maneuver controller fired the appropriate reaction control jets for forward, reverse, up or down motions. In addition to maneuver controllers on each side of the cockpit, the cockpit also had an attitude hand controller in the center used to change the position of the spacecraft in pitch, roll and yaw.
After the mission, it was removed and stored at the manufacturer, McDonnell Aircraft, before being given to the Smithsonian in 1973 on behalf of NASA.
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
Dimensions
1ft 3 3/4in. x 5 1/2in. x 4 1/2in. (40.01 x 13.97 x 11.43cm) (Approximate)
Materials
Aluminum, stainless steel, steel, rubber, fiberglass, electrical wire, composite, paint
Inventory Number
A19731051000
Credit Line
Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Restrictions & Rights
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