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This is a tank used in the Gemini capsule to supply drinking water to astronauts. The tank used oxygen as a pressurant. There is no indication that it was ever flown on a mission and it was probably used for testing. Airesearch made this artifact and NASA transferred it to NASM 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-Landing Manufacturer Airesearch Mfg. Co.
 Dimensions 3-D: 33 x 22.9cm (13 x 9 in.)
 Materials Aluminum alloy, ferrous alloy, anodized aluminum, rubber, plastic and
black paint
 Inventory Number A19690020000 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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