Object Details
Manufacturer
David Clark Company, Inc.
Summary
This spacesuit is an MD-2 suit that the David Clark Company (DCC) manufactured for baseline engineering at the U.S. Air Force's request in 1966. It is the second of two suits that DCC made for that purpose. At the time the USAF was planning for a Manned Orbiting Laboratory (MOL) human spaceflight program that would send pilots to a military reconnaissance and surveillance space station. DCC was one of several companies that created prototypes from the program. David Clark based its suit on the successful Gemini G4-C suit.
The USAF cancelled the program and turned over much of the existing hardware to NASA. NASA in turn donated this suit and others from the program to the Museum.
Credit Line
Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Inventory Number
A19850218000
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Pressure Suits-Parts & Structural Components
Materials
Exterior: HT-1 Nomex, Velcro, brass, steel, stainless steel
Interior: Link Net Nomex, Neoprene-coated nylon, Mylar, Velcro, Polyester, Rubber Latex/Neoprene mix
Neck Ring: Anodized aluminium
Wrist Bearings: Anodized aluminium, rubber
Dimensions
Approximate: 35.56 x 165.1 x 68.58cm (1ft 2in. x 5ft 5in. x 2ft 3in.)
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_A19850218000