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This instrument consists of a marked sphere with 360 degrees of freedom in each axis. It is slaved to the spacecraft's inertial platform and continuously displays attitude information. Three needle-type indicators display attitude, or attitude rate information, as selected by the astronaut.

This device, made by Lear Siegler Inc., flew on Gemini 7, in December 1965, piloted by astronauts Frank Borman and James Lovell.

Donated to the Museum by the McDonnell Douglas Corporation in 1968.

 Display Status

This object is on display in Human Spaceflight at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA.

Human Spaceflight
Object Details
Country of Origin United States of America Type INSTRUMENTS-Flight Management Manufacturer Lear Siegler Inc.
 Dimensions 3-D: 11.4 x 21.6 x 14cm (4 1/2 x 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 in.)
 Materials Case: metal, with glass face
 Inventory Number A19680569000 Credit Line Gift of the McDonnell-Douglas Corporation. Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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