Pouch, Zodiacal Camera, Gemini
Object Details
- Manufacturer
- McDonnell Aircraft Corp.
- Summary
- This pouch was used during Gemini program training to hold a specially modified camera for an experiment to photograph airglow and zodiacal light phenomena. As the Gemini program of the mid-1960s went on, more experiments included cameras, and during missions, they were stored in rubberized fabric pouches like this one. Because of the microgravity environment of space, pieces of small equipment needed to be put in easily accessible and secure pouches so the they did not float freely and get in the way of the astronauts.
- NASA transferred this pouch to the Museum 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 through McDonnell Aircraft Corp.
- Data Source
- National Air and Space Museum
- Inventory Number
- A19680333000
- Type
- EQUIPMENT-Photographic
- Restrictions & Rights
- Usage conditions apply
- Materials
- Vinyl, Synthetic Rubber, Plastic, Aluminum, Nylon, Velcro, Ink
- Dimensions
- 3-D: 16.5 x 14.9 x 8.6cm (6 1/2 x 5 7/8 x 3 3/8 in.)
- Record ID
- nasm_A19680333000
Grey vinyl bag; with zipper and metal back plate.
