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This is a tank used in the Gemini capsule to supply drinking water to astronauts. Made of fiberglass and metal, it has a rubber bladder inside. The tank used oxygen as a pressurant. It is marked "Non-Operating Use Only" and thus was employed solely for testing purposes. 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-Miscellaneous Manufacturer Airesearch Mfg. Co.
 Dimensions 3-D: 33 x 20.3cm (13 x 8 in.)
 Materials Fiberglass
Synthetic Rubber
Aluminum
Cadmium Coating
 Inventory Number A19690062000 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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