These pouches were used during Gemini program training to hold camera film magazines. As the Gemini program of the mid-1960s went on, more experiments included cameras. During missions they were stored in rubberized fabric pouches. Because of the microgravity environment of space, pieces of small equipment needed to be put in easily accessible and secure pouches so the they did not float freely and get in the way of the astronauts.

NASA transferred this pouch to the Museum 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

EQUIPMENT-Photographic

Manufacturer

McDonnell Douglas Corporation

Dimensions

3-D (Each Pouch): 10.2 x 10.2 x 5.1cm (4 x 4 x 2 in.)

Materials

Vinyl, Synthetic Rubber, Plastic, Nylon, Velcro, Brass, Adhesive

Inventory Number

A19680342004

Credit Line

Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration through McDonnell Aircraft Corp.

Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

Restrictions & Rights

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