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Insulated Silicone Elastomer Gasket: Installed between the Command Module heat shield and Crew Compartment interface gaps. This was a part of the Thermal Protection System (TPS). The interior consists of cellulose Insulation, a strip of woven fiberglass, aluminum thermal foil hand wrapped with 1 inch strip of Silicone coated material, and partially covered with RTV 511 Silicon, then molded to the joint with RTV 560.
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