Cosmic Ray Experiment S-009, Gemini, Unflown

National Air and Space Museum

Object Details

Summary
This cosmic ray experiment is an unflown flight back-up canister identical to the Gemini experiment S-009 flown on Gemini XI in 1966. The experiment was meant to measure cosmic ray flux at orbital altitudes.
The Naval Research Laboratory donated this object to the Smithsonian in 2007.
Credit Line
Gift of Naval Research Laboratory
Inventory Number
A20070114000
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
EQUIPMENT-Experiment Specimen
Materials
HAZMAT: Cadmium Coating
Aluminum
Plastic
Steel
Paint
Adhesive
Paper
Dimensions
3-D: 24.1 x 17.5 x 8.9cm (9 1/2 x 6 7/8 x 3 1/2 in.)
Country of Origin
United States of America
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Record ID
nasm_A20070114000
Metadata Usage (text)
Not determined
GUID (Link to Original Record)
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv9667c6b37-b324-45d4-a636-93ac478bea22
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