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View of the interface between the re-entry control section (left) and the cabin (right).

I believe the silver circle with the black spot in the middle is the fresh air door; this pops open after reentry to admit fresh air into the spacescraft and to equalize pressure during the descent.

 
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Time picture taken Tue Nov 28 11:49:19 2006
Location picture taken Shoot for the Moon Exhibit
Adler Planetarium
Chicago, IL
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