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This model shows the complete, two-astronaut Gemini spacecraft as it appeared in orbit. The black reentry module with two hatches had the pressurized crew cabin and the heat shield. Unlike the Mercury and Apollo spacecraft, Gemini did not have an escape tower to pull it away from the booster during a launch emergency. Instead the astronauts had ejection seats. The forward part of the nose section contained the parachutes and was jettisoned before landing in the ocean.
Behind the reentry module is the white adapter module, which had two parts. Nearest the cabin was the retrograde section, with four solid-fuel rockets to bring the Gemini back to Earth. Farthest from the cabin was the equipment section containing propellants for the maneuvering thrusters, fuel cells for electric power, and life-support equipment for the cabin. Each section was jettisoned in turn before reentry. NASA gave this model to the Smithsonian in 1972.
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
MODELS-Crewed Spacecraft & Parts
Dimensions
Overall: 58 in. tall x 30 in. diameter (147.32 x 76.2cm) Materials
wood, plastic, plexiglas Inventory Number
A19730253000
Credit Line
Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
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