Maneuvering Unit, Hand-Held, White, Gemini 4
Object Details
- Manufacturer
- Airesearch Mfg. Co.
- Astronaut
- Edward H. White, II
- Summary
- This Hand-Held Maneuvering Unit was used by Edward White III on his historic "walk in space" on June 3, 1965.
- It is constructed of aluminium and stainless steel, with three small rocket nozzles, two of which are located on extenders, permitting the astronaut to move his body to the right or left, or gently forward. There is a rocker switch incorporated into the handle for the operation of the nozzles, and two oxygen tanks under 3400 psi of pressure for fuel.
- The unit was manufactured by Airesearch Manufacturing Company and transferred to the National Air and Space Museum in 1967.
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- See more items in
- National Air and Space Museum Collection
- Location
- National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC
- Exhibition
- Destination Moon
- Credit Line
- Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Data Source
- National Air and Space Museum
- Inventory Number
- A19670211000
- Type
- EQUIPMENT-EVA Devices
- Restrictions & Rights
- Usage conditions apply
- Materials
- Anodized Aluminum, Aluminum, Steel, Fiberglass, Copper, Velcro, Nylon, Adhesive
- Dimensions
- Overall: 2ft 8in. x 1ft 2in. x 9in. x 2in., 6.8lb. (81.28 x 35.56 x 22.9 x 5.1cm, 3.1kg)
- Folded: 17" x 10" x 3"
- Record ID
- nasm_A19670211000
Hand-held device with black metal handle with rocker switch, connected to one stationery and two moveable small rocket nozzles. Moveable nozzles attached to extenders. Handle attached to regulator with on/off handle and two oxygen tanks.
