This power supply was flown on the Gemini 12 mission piloted by astronauts James Lovell and Edwin Aldrin in November 1966. It was the last Gemini mission and included a 5 1/2-hour EVA by Aldrin. The unit provided several DC voltages to the Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU), and the Gemini digital computer. These systems provided the guidance and navigation required by Gemini missions, which involved the ability to change orbits, rendezvous, and dock with other spacecraft.
NASA transferred this to the Smithsonian in 1973.
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-Electronics
Manufacturer
Gulton Industries
Honeywell
Dimensions
Approximate: 45.4 × 22.2 × 19.1cm (17 7/8 × 8 3/4 × 7 1/2 in.)
Storage: 42.5 × 31.8 × 24.1cm (16 3/4 × 12 1/2 × 9 1/2 in.)
Materials
Magnesium Alloy
Paint
Aluminum
Plastic
Adhesive
Ink
Inventory Number
A19731056000
Credit Line
Transferred from NASA
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Restrictions & Rights
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