Pressure Suit, G4-C, Cernan, Gemini 9, Flown
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Object Details
- Manufacturer
- David Clark Company, Inc.
- Astronaut
- Eugene A. Cernan
- Summary
- This G4-C pressure suit was made for and worn by astronaut Eugene Cernan, pilot of the Gemini 9 mission in June, 1966. The suit has had the protective cover-layer removed, and shows the restraint covering of Link-Net.. The cover layer was designed with legs of Chromel-R, a woven stainless steel fabric, to provide an additional layer of protection during testing of the AMU (Astronaut Maneuvering Unit).
- The suit was in the EV or Extra-Vehicular configuration, and consisted of five major assemblies, the main torso, helmet, boots gloves and neck seal. Additionally, he wore a constant wear garment and life vest assembly. The suit permitted freedom of movement, and was equipped with communication and bio-medical transmission equipment.
- Transferred from NASA in 1968.
- Credit Line
- Transferred from NASA, Manned Spacecraft Center.
- Inventory Number
- A19680439000
- Restrictions & Rights
- Usage conditions apply
- Type
- PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Pressure Suits
- Materials
- Exterior: HT nylon Linknet, steel, polyester
- Interior: Rubber/Neoprene, nylon lining
- Disconnects: Anodized Aluminium
- Hose Connectors: Anodized Aluminium
- Boots: HT-Nomex, steel grommets, cotton lacing
- Dimensions
- Approximate: 5ft x 1ft 8in. x 8in. (152.4 x 50.8 x 20.32cm)
- 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_A19680439000
- Metadata Usage (text)
- Not determined
- GUID (Link to Original Record)
- http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv9a9707c5d-d1c2-4a39-bad3-2370c4d71985
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