Model, Spacecraft, Gemini Capsule

National Air and Space Museum

Object Details

Manufacturer
McDonnell Aircraft Corp.
Summary
This model of a Gemini capsule was presented to Dr. Hugh L. Dryden, Deputy Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration from 1958 until his death in 1965, by McDonnell Aircraft Corp. The real Gemini capsules were built by McDonnell and carried two astronauts. During 1965 and 1966 they carried ten pairs of Gemini program astronauts into earth orbit.
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Hugh L. Dryden
Inventory Number
A19750396000
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
MODELS-Crewed Spacecraft & Parts
Materials
Plastic
Dimensions
Overall: 7in. x 6in. x 11in. (17.78 x 15.24 x 27.94cm)
Country of Origin
United States of America
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National Air and Space Museum Collection
Location
Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA
Hangar
James S. McDonnell Space Hangar
National Air and Space Museum
Record ID
nasm_A19750396000
Metadata Usage (text)
Not determined
GUID (Link to Original Record)
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv9286b7b8d-1850-49fc-a5a1-796d3aed332d
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