Pressure suit, G3-C, Schirra, Gemini 6, Flown
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Object Details
- Manufacturer
- David Clark Company, Inc.
- Summary
- This Gemini G3-C spacesuit was made for and worn by astronaut Walter "Wally" Schirra, Commander of the Gemini VI mission in December 1965.
- The G3-C suit was only made in the Intra-Vehicular (IV) configuration, and consisted of five major components: the main torso, helmet, boots gloves and neck seal. Additionally, Schirra 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.
- NASA transferred this suit and its components to the Museum in 1968.
- Credit Line
- Transferred from NASA, Manned Spacecraft Center.
- 1964
- Inventory Number
- A19680442000
- Restrictions & Rights
- Usage conditions apply
- Type
- PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Pressure Suits
- Materials
- Exterior: HT nylon, nylon, rubber
- Zippers: Cotton, brass, rubber/neoprene
- Interior: Neoprene-coated nylon, nylon, cotton
- Connectors, fittings and disconnects: Anodized aluminum
- Other: Steel, plastic, velcro
- Dimensions
- Approximate: 5ft x 8in. x 1ft 11in. (152.4 x 20.32 x 58.42cm)
- 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_A19680442000
- Metadata Usage (text)
- Not determined
- GUID (Link to Original Record)
- http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv9e7c5bd6d-f576-4c96-b08c-d666f2fe5ebe
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