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Gemini X was launched by a Titan II missile 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 X 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 spacewalks (EVAs),Collins used a hand-held maneuvering unit to fly to Agena 8, where he recovered a scientific package. Gemini X marked the first flight to rendezvous with two different target vehicles and it provided valuable EVA experience.

This parachute cover came with the Gemini X spacecraft to the Smithsonian Institution in 1967.

 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-Parachutes Dimensions Approximate (Laying Flat): 236.9 × 354.3 × 2.5cm (93 1/4 in. × 11 ft. 7 1/2 in. × 1 in.)
Storage (Rehoused in PSC with one additional object): 90.7kg, 123.2 × 115.6 × 89.5cm (200lb., 48 1/2 × 45 1/2 × 35 1/4 in.)
 Materials Plastic
Copper Alloy
Steel
Paint
Natural Fabric
Synthetic Fabric
 Inventory Number A19680272003 Credit Line Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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