Coverlayer Cuff, G-4-C, White, Gemini 4
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Object Details
- Manufacturer
- David Clark Company, Inc.
- Astronaut
- Edward H. White, II
- Summary
- This cover-layer cuff is part of the pair was worn by astronaut Ed White on the Gemini 4 mission in June, 1965, during which he became the first American to "walk in space."
- The cuffs were worn over his wrist, where the sunlight would have heated the aluminium locking rings to an excessive temperature had they not been protected by these cuffs. They are made of the same high-temperature nylon as the spacesuit, and fitted in place with the help of a small elastic band.
- NASA transferred the suit to the Museum in 1967.
- Credit Line
- Transferred from NASA - Manned Spacecraft Center
- Inventory Number
- A19670210006
- Restrictions & Rights
- Usage conditions apply
- Type
- PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Pressure Suits-Parts & Structural Components
- Materials
- Overall: HT Nylon
- Dimensions
- Overall: 6 3/4in. x 5 3/4in. (17.15 x 14.61cm)
- 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_A19670210006
- Metadata Usage (text)
- Not determined
- GUID (Link to Original Record)
- http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv9888659a8-edfe-4f10-aecb-8fbb4ecc8234
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