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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

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