Pressure Suit, HEPA, S-1C-1

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Object Details

Manufacturer

David Clark Company, Inc.

Summary

This is a Hazardous Environment Protective Assembly (HEPA) suit. Spacesuit manufacturer David Clark Company, Inc. made these suits for technicians testing spacesuits to wear while assisting astronauts and technicians in hypobaric chambers. Wearing the suits meant that they could enter the chambers before re-pressurization in case of an emergency. These suits resemble the Gemini spacesuits manufactured by David Clark.

NASA transferred this suit to the Museum in 1972.

Credit Line

Transferred from NASA Manned Spacecraft Center

Inventory Number

A19730845000

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Pressure Suits

Materials

Anodized aluminum, ht-1 nomex, Steel, plastic, velcro, brass, nylon, neoprene-coated nylon, rubber/neoprene

Dimensions

Approximate: 22.86 x 163.83 x 68.58cm (9in. x 5ft 4 1/2in. x 2ft 3in.)

Country of Origin

United States of America

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Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

Metadata Usage

Not determined

Link to Original Record

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv995867752-6a1f-4059-a154-381e3b1359e3

Record ID

nasm_A19730845000