Restraint Slings, Gemini XII
Object Details
- Summary
- These restraint slings for holding items in weightless were found inside the Gemini XII spacecraft during a restoration. Commanded by Jim Lovell and piloted by 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, in which he evaluated improved EVA techniques to manage workload and overheating during EVA. 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. During one of the spacewalks, Aldrin attached a tether to the docked Agena 12. The tether allowed the crew to create an artificial gravity by separating the Gemini from the tethered Agena and firing thrusters to induce a slow spin.
- NASA transferred the Gemini XII spacecraft, including these restraints, to the Smithsonian in 1968.
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- See more items in
- National Air and Space Museum Collection
- Credit Line
- Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Data Source
- National Air and Space Museum
- Inventory Number
- A19680265012
- Type
- SPACECRAFT-Crewed-Parts & Structural Components
- Restrictions & Rights
- Usage conditions apply
- Materials
- Nylon webbing, natural fabric, Velcro, ink
- Dimensions
- 3 inches Wide, 63 inches Long (7.62 X 160.02 cm)
- Record ID
- nasm_A19680265012
2 Grey webbing harnesses for restraining items in the cockpit
