Gemini 10 was launched on July 18, 1966, for a 3-day mission. Commander John Young and pilot Michael Collins orbited the Earth 43 times. On the third orbit, Gemini 10 made a successful rendezvous and docking with the Agena 10 target. After undocking with Agena 10, the Gemini crew rendezvoused with Agena 8 without the use of radar. During the second of two EVA's, Collins used a hand-held maneuvering unit to fly to Agena 8, where he recovered a scientific package. Gemini 10 marked the first flight to rendezvous with two different target vehicles.
These miscellaneous parts came with the Gemini 10 spacecraft when title was transferred to the Smithsonian in 1968.
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
Approximate ("CABIN" knob): 2 1/4 in. diameter (5.72cm)
Other ("SUIT COOLANT FLOW" knob): 3 in. diameter (7.62cm)
Other (instrument cover): 2 3/4 in. wide x 2 3/4 in. long x 1 in. deep (6.99 x 6.99 x 2.54cm)
Other (lefthand mirror assembly): 3 5/8 in. wide x 6 1/8 in. long (9.21 x 15.56cm)
Materials
Aluminum, steel, stainless steel, teflon, rubber, plastic, paint, paper
Inventory Number
A19680272001
Credit Line
Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
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