g11_v_bw_o_n (no. 1, agena tethering)
"Here's How Gordon Will Hook Tether From Agena to Gemini
...line to hold two spacecraft in formation flight after they separate.
Not unlike those that I've linked to, Mr. Arasmith seems to have produced numbered series of works for many a manned mission. That is cool.
One of Russ Arasmith's better works I think. I like the shadowed face of Dick Gordon...it really kinda looks like him!
Note the bifurcation of the tether/umbilical at the hatch opening. I know it served as both (per my above), but I didn’t know it was split into its two representative “roles” at that point. Granted, I’ve never previously given it any thought either. And that looks like some sort of eye snap hook (which appears to be able to slide along a rail just inside the capsule cockpit), attached to one trunk. And finally, where’s the other trunk of it going…along/affixed to the exterior of the spacecraft? Hmm.
“Mystery” solved! Fascinating:
forum.nasaspaceflight.com/index.php?topic=36317.0
Credit: NASA Spaceflight forum website
Although this one isn't in it, see also. Some bold & beautiful works:
g11_v_bw_o_n (no. 1, agena tethering)
"Here's How Gordon Will Hook Tether From Agena to Gemini
...line to hold two spacecraft in formation flight after they separate.
Not unlike those that I've linked to, Mr. Arasmith seems to have produced numbered series of works for many a manned mission. That is cool.
One of Russ Arasmith's better works I think. I like the shadowed face of Dick Gordon...it really kinda looks like him!
Note the bifurcation of the tether/umbilical at the hatch opening. I know it served as both (per my above), but I didn’t know it was split into its two representative “roles” at that point. Granted, I’ve never previously given it any thought either. And that looks like some sort of eye snap hook (which appears to be able to slide along a rail just inside the capsule cockpit), attached to one trunk. And finally, where’s the other trunk of it going…along/affixed to the exterior of the spacecraft? Hmm.
“Mystery” solved! Fascinating:
forum.nasaspaceflight.com/index.php?topic=36317.0
Credit: NASA Spaceflight forum website
Although this one isn't in it, see also. Some bold & beautiful works: