Pouch, Film Pack, 70mm, Gemini

Object Details

Manufacturer
McDonnell Aircraft Corp.
Summary
These pouches were used during Gemini program training to hold camera film magazines. As the Gemini program of the mid-1960s went on, more experiments included cameras. During missions they were stored in rubberized fabric pouches. 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 these pouches to the Museum in 1968.
Country of Origin
United States of America
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Credit Line
Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration through McDonnell Aircraft Corp.
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Inventory Number
A19680342005
Type
EQUIPMENT-Photographic
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Materials
Vinyl, Synthetic Rubber, Plastic, Nylon, Velcro, Ink, Brass, Paper, Adhesive
Dimensions
3-D: 10.2 x 10.2 x 5.1cm (4 x 4 x 2 in.)
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv9e6b190cc-54a6-40db-ab49-04c5848df696
Record ID
nasm_A19680342005
Quilted grey vinyl pouch; with flap and velcro fastener, shiny finish, 1/2" quilting.