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This left-hand window shade was used by the command pilot of Gemini XII, Jim Lovell, to shade the cockpit during sleep periods. He flew with Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin. Gemini XII was launched on November 11, 1966, for a 4-day, 59-orbit mission. Highlights included 3 extra-vehicular activities (EVAs) by Aldrin, 5 hours 30 minutes total. Aldrin made extensive use of handholds and footholds to prevent unwanted movement during his tasks, and his techniques were an important milestone toward effective astronaut use of EVA.
NASA transferred the Gemini XII spacecraft to the Smithsonian 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
SPACECRAFT-Crewed-Parts & Structural Components
Dimensions
Overall: 1/2 x 7 1/2 x 14 1/4in. (1.3 x 19.1 x 36.2cm)
Overall (Current Condition 4/30/2012): 1 1/8in. x 7 1/2in. x 1ft 2 3/8in. (2.86 x 19.05 x 36.51cm) Materials
Plastic
Anodized Aluminum
Velcro
Synthetic fabric
Paper
Copper
Adhesive
Ink
Paint Inventory Number
A19680265049
Credit Line
Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
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