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This is a left hand hatch from a Gemini spacecraft. It was used in instrumentation tests and did not fly in space. Made of titanium, it is covered with shingles of Rene 41, which protected the capsule from the tremendous heat generated during reentry.

McDonnell Aircraft made the hatch and donated it 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 SPACECRAFT-Crewed-Parts & Structural Components Manufacturer McDonnell Aircraft
 Dimensions Storage (Rehoused on aluminum pallet with one additional object): 152.4 × 213.4 × 63.5cm, 164.2kg (60 × 84 × 25 in., 362lb.)
Overall: 127 × 104.1 × 43.2cm (50 × 41 × 17 in.)
 Materials HAZMAT: Asbestos, Cadmium
nconel, Rubber (Silicone), Paper, Adhesive, Plastic, Epoxy, Steel, Mylar (Polyester), Aluminum, Titanium,
Paint, Magnesium, Cadmium Plating, Plastic, Glass
 Inventory Number A19731040000 Credit Line Gift of McDonnell Aircraft Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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