![FLOWN Gemini 9 rocket engine, model SE-6. Approx. 10 in. long and 5 in. wide at the mounting bracket with identification label: "Part Name - Thrust Chamber Assy [assembly], MFD [manufactured] by Rocketdyne for McDonnell, Part No. 208915-81, Mod [model] No. SE-6, Ser [serial number] 4070772, Insp [an inspection stamp: ANR 459], Rating [ is blank] and McDonnell Part No. SCD52-52708-275". Other identification marks on the engine are: "Assembly Date 2Q [quarter] 65 [1965]," and numerous inspection stamps. The oxidizer valve assembly is intact but the fuel valve assembly was removed for analysis. The engine is stamped "Flown on GT 9 Missio[n]". INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY TOM STAFFORD on the underside of the nozzle: "Tom Stafford, GT 9 Cdr".](https://www.christies.com/img/LotImages/1999/NYE/1999_NYE_08209_0045_000(120018).jpg?w=1)
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FLOWN Gemini 9 rocket engine, model SE-6. Approx. 10 in. long and 5 in. wide at the mounting bracket with identification label: "Part Name - Thrust Chamber Assy [assembly], MFD [manufactured] by Rocketdyne for McDonnell, Part No. 208915-81, Mod [model] No. SE-6, Ser [serial number] 4070772, Insp [an inspection stamp: ANR 459], Rating [ is blank] and McDonnell Part No. SCD52-52708-275". Other identification marks on the engine are: "Assembly Date 2Q [quarter] 65 [1965]," and numerous inspection stamps. The oxidizer valve assembly is intact but the fuel valve assembly was removed for analysis. The engine is stamped "Flown on GT 9 Missio[n]". INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY TOM STAFFORD on the underside of the nozzle: "Tom Stafford, GT 9 Cdr".