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
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