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Pouch, Film Pack, 70mm, Gemini

Object Details

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 this pouch to the Museum in 1968.
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Manufacturer
McDonnell Douglas Corporation
Credit Line
Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration through McDonnell Aircraft Corp.
Materials
Vinyl, Synthetic Rubber, Plastic, Nylon, Velcro, Ink, Brass, Adhesive
Dimensions
3-D: 10.2 x 10.2 x 5.1cm (4 x 4 x 2 in.)
Type
EQUIPMENT-Photographic

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