This device, manufactured at the Advanced Technology Laboratories, assisted astronauts Neil Armstrong and Dave Scott with the guidance and control of their Gemini 8 spacecraft, flown on March 16, 1966. This electronics package worked with the horizon sensor, mounted outside the craft, to locate the Gemini capsule with respect to the Earth's horizon.
Transfered from NASA to the Museum in 1972.
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-Electronics
Manufacturer
Advanced Technology Laboratories
Dimensions
Overall: 11 1/2in. x 5 1/4in. x 3 3/4in. (29.21 x 13.34 x 9.53cm)
Materials
Anodized Aluminum
Stainless Steel
Copper
Paint
Varnish
Plastic
Adhesive
Ink
Unknown sealant
Steel
Inventory Number
A19721096000
Credit Line
Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
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