Astronauts have to be prepared to make emergency landings in jungles, deserts or oceans. This kit was carried in Gemini IV, which made a historic four-day mission, June 3-6, 1965, with astronauts Jim McDivitt and Edward White. On this mission, White became the first American to make a "spacewalk."
Originally installed in command pilot McDivitt's ejection seat, this kit came from NASA to the Smithsonian along with the spacecraft in 1967. Included are a survival radio, pocket knife, signaling mirror, shark repellent, seawater desalting tablets, sunscreen, soap, sunglasses, first aid kit, and other items.
Display Status
This object is on display in Human Spaceflight at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA.
Object Details
Country of Origin
United States of America
Type
EQUIPMENT-Survival
Dimensions
3-D: 22.9 x 12.7 x 11.4cm (9 x 5 x 4 1/2 in.)
Materials
plastic, metal, rubber, paper
Inventory Number
A19791384000
Credit Line
Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Restrictions & Rights
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