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Manufacturer:
David Clark Company, Inc.  Search this
Astronaut:
Edward H. White, II  Search this
Materials:
Exterior: HT nylon
Zippers: Cotton, brass, rubber/neoprene
Interior: Neoprene-coated nylon
Connectors, fittings and disconnects: Anodized aluminum
Other: Velcro
Dimensions:
Overall: 55.88 x 22.86 x 160.02cm (1ft 10in. x 9in. x 5ft 3in.)
Type:
PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Pressure Suits
Country of Origin:
United States of America
Summary:
This is a spacesuit that astronaut Ed White wore in preparation for his historic Gemini 4 spacewalk in March 1965. The particular suit is designated a G-3C, which means that it was the third version of the spacesuit that the David Clark Company submitted to NASA for use in the Gemini program. This spacesuit was made at the beginning of 1965. As a result, this suit resembles the suit that white wore during his spacewalk very closely. The suit has the white, high-temperature nylon coverlayer that NASA first used for the Gemini program. The reflectivity of the coverlayer and multiple layers underneath were included to protect the astronaut from wide fluctuations in temperature and solar radiation. Some of the connections and gauges have been removed from this suit. The boots were detached before the suit became part of the museum's collection.
NASA transferred this spacesuit to the Museum in 1972.
Credit Line:
Transferred from NASA Manned Spacecraft Center
Inventory Number:
A19730838000
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
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Data Source:
National Air and Space Museum
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv9fb94e754-9763-4126-a871-a8a8eed7919a
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nasm_A19730838000