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This is a Suit and Cabin Temperature Control Valve used in the Gemini program. Mounted between the two ejection seats, the dual concentric knobs turned by the astronauts controlled the operation of valves regulating the flow rate of primary and secondary coolant through the suit and cabin heat exchangers. Clockwise rotation resulted in increased temperatures. There is no indication that this valve was ever flown in space and it was probably used for testing. Airesearch Mfg. Co. made the valve and NASA transferred it to NASM in 1969.

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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-Miscellaneous Manufacturer Airesearch
 Dimensions 3-D: 15.9 x 18.4 x 11.4cm (6 1/4 x 7 1/4 x 4 1/2 in.)
 Materials Anodized Aluminum
Steel
Cadmium Coating
Chrome Plating
Paper
Ink
 Inventory Number A19700354000 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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