DescriptionNASA Paresev Gemini Paraglider Research Vehicle I-A ‘N9765C’ (51281690231).jpg
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Built 1962
Following kite-parachute studies by NASA engineer Francis Rogallo, the Paresev was built to test the practical application of a ‘Parawing’ to allow a returning Gemini capsule to carry out a conventional dry landing at an airfield, rather than landing in water beneath parachutes.
During its several hundred flights between 1962 and 1964, the Paresev was towed aloft either by ground vehicle or small aircraft, including Stearman N69056. It was released at between 5,000 and 12,000ft, with ‘Gus’ Grissom, ‘Deke’ Slayton and Neil Armstrong being among the pilots to fly it.
After Gemini III flew in March 1965, NASA decided to stick with using a parachute and water landing for its returning spacecraft and the Paresev was transferred to the Smithsonian Institute in 1968.
Now part of the National Air and Space Museum, it is seen on display in the James S. McDonnell Space Hangar at the Steven F. Udvar Hazy Center
Washington Dulles International Airport, Chantilly, Virginia
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