Pressure Suit, Gemini, G4-C, Anders, Training

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Object Details

Manufacturer

David Clark Company, Inc.

Astronaut

William A. Anders

Summary

This full pressure suit has the designation G-4-C, and was worn by astronaut William Anders during training sessions during the Gemini era. It is in the EV or Extra Vehicular configuration, with additional insulating layers throughout the suit.

The Gemini suits were designed and built by the David Clark Company in Worcester, Massachusetts. This suit was transferred from NASA in 1973.

Credit Line

Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Inventory Number

A19730815000

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Pressure Suits

Materials

Exterior: HT Nylon Nomex, nylon, polyester

Interior: Rubber/Neoprene, nylon, aluminium, HT Nomex Linknet

Fittings: Anodized aluminium

Dimensions

Overall: 63 in. tall x 30 in. wide x 6 in. deep (160 x 76.2 x 15.2cm)

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/nv9ac115b8f-1845-40a2-89ef-2ebc105e0a6b

Record ID

nasm_A19730815000