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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.

Display Status

This object is not on display at the National Air and Space Museum. It is either on loan or in storage.

Object Details

Country of Origin

United States of America

Type

EQUIPMENT-Experiment Specimen

Dimensions

3-D: 24.1 x 17.5 x 8.9cm (9 1/2 x 6 7/8 x 3 1/2 in.)

Materials

HAZMAT: Cadmium Coating
Aluminum
Plastic
Steel
Paint
Adhesive
Paper

Inventory Number

A20070114000

Credit Line

Gift of Naval Research Laboratory

Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

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