This is a set of four anti-fog pads for cleaning the visor of astronaut spacesuit visors during the Gemini XII mission in November 1966. During earlier Gemini missions, astronauts performing EVA work found that their helmet visors became foggy, so these cloths were provided to clean the visors prior to EVA. Such preparations are similar to those used by snorklers and SCUBA divers. None of these four samples were used during the mission. They were returned to Earth on the spacecraft.
NASA transferred these pads along with the Gemini XII spacecraft 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
PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Accessories
Manufacturer
Unknown
Dimensions
3-D (Largest Package): 15.9 x 10.2 x 0.6cm (6 1/4 x 4 x 1/4 in.)
Materials
Plastic, Cotton, Paper, Adhesive, Ink, Nylon, Polyester
Inventory Number
A19680265063
Credit Line
Transferred from NASA
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Restrictions & Rights
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