This is the outer glass assembly for the window in the left hatch of the Gemini XI capsule. Gemini XI, with astronauts Charles Conrad, Jr. and Richard Gordon, Jr., flew a four-day mission in November 1966. The outer glass assembly had a single pane. Corning Glass made the panes of both the inner and outer assemblies from Vycor, which was 96% silica. NASA transferred this object to NASM in 1969.
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
SPACECRAFT-Crewed-Parts & Structural Components
Manufacturer
Corning Glass Works
Dimensions
Overall: 47.63 x 29.21 x 3.18cm (1ft 6 3/4in. x 11 1/2in. x 1 1/4in.)
Materials
Non-ferrous metal (L-605 cobalt alloy), glass, antireflective coating, copper alloy
Inventory Number
A19680260004
Credit Line
Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
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