Helmet, G2-C, Schirra, Training
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Object Details
- Manufacturer
- David Clark Company, Inc.
- Astronaut
- Walter M. Schirra, Jr.
- Summary
- This helmet is an early model made for the Gemini program by the David Clark Company, and used by astronaut Walter Schirra during training sessions.
- It was constructed of fiberglass and epoxy resin and was molded to fit directly into the neck bearing disconnect of the spacesuit. A Plexiglas visor, capable of being raised for access, was attached with pivots, and when lowered into pressure sealing position, it locked in place with a latch. Communication devices with suede-covered ear pads were incorporated into the helmet.
- Transferred to NASM from NASA - Manned Spacecraft Center in 1971.
- Credit Line
- Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Inventory Number
- A19710783000
- Restrictions & Rights
- Usage conditions apply
- Type
- PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Helmets & Headwear
- Materials
- Shell: High impact plastic, rubber
- Visor: Polycarbonate
- Fittings: Aluminum, steel, polyester, nylon, Velcro, leather, foam
- Dimensions
- 3-D: 27.9 x 25.4 x 23.5cm (11 x 10 x 9 1/4 in.)
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- See more items in
- National Air and Space Museum Collection
- National Air and Space Museum
- Record ID
- nasm_A19710783000
- Metadata Usage (text)
- Not determined
- GUID (Link to Original Record)
- http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv9bbbfedfa-1b96-4db2-b1ab-04c4f341133f
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