This is the left hand hatch from the Gemini Static Test Article #3 capsule. The capsule was used for testing and did not fly in space. The window and trim are missing. 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 A19711522001): 213.4 × 152.4 × 59.7cm, 183.3kg (84 × 60 × 23 1/2 in., 404lb.)
Overall: 129.5 × 95.3 × 43.2cm (51 × 37 1/2 × 17 in.)
Materials
Inconel, Synthetic Fabric, Velcro, Aluminum, Cadmium Plating, Steel, Stainless Steel, Adhesive, Paint, Magnesium, Phenolic Resin, Glass, Plastic, Rubber (Silicone), Titanium
Inventory Number
A19711522002
Credit Line
Gift of McDonnell Aircraft
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Restrictions & Rights
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