Object Details
Manufacturer
David Clark Company, Inc.
Astronaut
Frank Borman
Summary
This spacesuit was worn by Frank Borman, Commander of the Gemini 7 flight in December 1965. The mission was a 14 day orbital mission during which Gemini 7 and Gemini 6 performed successful rendezvous and docking maneuvers and proved that man could live and work in space for an extended period of time.
The G5-C suit was designed to be more comfortable during the extended mission and permitted the astronauts a degree of mobility previously not experienced in the Gemini missions. The suit became known affectionately as the "Grasshopper" suit.
NASA transferred the suit to the National Air and Space Museum in 1968.
Credit Line
Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Inventory Number
A19680022000
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Pressure Suits
Materials
Exterior: HT Nylon, Silk (flag), polycarbonate visor
Zippers: Cotton, brass, rubber/neoprene
Interior: Neoprene-coated nylon
Connectors, fittings and disconnects: Anodized aluminum
Dimensions
Overall: 67 x 18 x 8in., 16lb. (170.2 x 45.7 x 20.3cm, 7.3kg)
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_A19680022000