Object Details
Manufacturer
David Clark Company, Inc.
Astronaut
Neil A. Armstrong
Summary
This spacesuit was made for and worn by Neil Armstrong on the Gemini 8 mission in March, 1966. The suit consisted of five major assemblies, the main torso, helmet, boots gloves and neck seal. Underneath the suit, he wore a constant wear garment and life vest assembly. It permitted freedom of movement, and was equipped with communication and bio-medical transmission equipment.
Most documentation indicates that the suit worn by Neil Armstrong on this flight was in the G3-C configuration. However, documentation from NASA - Johnson Space Center indicates that suit serial numbers worn during flight show that it was a G4-C that was worn by Neil Armstrong during the Gemini 8 flight.
Transferred to the National Air and Space Museum from NASA - Manned Spacecraft Center in 1968
Credit Line
Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Inventory Number
A19680455000
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Pressure Suits
Materials
Exterior: HT Nomex, anodized aluminium, stainless steel, nylon, polyester
Interior: Rubber/Neoprene combination,
Zippers: Brass, rubber
Neck and wrist disconnects: Anodized aluminium
Dimensions
Overall: 4 ft. 10 1/2 in. tall x 1 ft. 9 in. wide x 7 in. wide (148.6 x 53.3 x 17.8cm)
Other (neck ring): 10 1/4in. (26cm)
Other (wrist ring): 4in. (10.2cm)
Country of Origin
United States of America
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Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nasm_A19680455000