Pressure Suit, G3-C, Stafford, Gemini 9, Flown
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Object Details
- Manufacturer
- David Clark Company, Inc.
- Astronaut
- Thomas P. Stafford
- Summary
- This G3-C spacesuit was made for and worn by astronaut Thomas Stafford during the Gemini 9 mission in June 1966. Stafford served as pilot for the mission.
- The suit was in the Extra-Vehicular (EV) configuration, and consisted of five major assemblies, the main torso, helmet, boots gloves and neck seal. Additionally, Stafford 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 the suit to the Museum in 1968.
- Credit Line
- Transferred from NASA
- Inventory Number
- A19680444000
- Restrictions & Rights
- Usage conditions apply
- Type
- PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Pressure Suits
- Materials
- Exterior: HT nylon,
- Zippers: Cotton, brass, rubber/neoprene
- Interior: Neoprene-coated nylon
- Connectors, fittings and disconnects: Anodized aluminum
- other: HT-1 Nomex, nylon, brass, rubber/neoprene, phenolic resin, aluminum, steel, velcro, leather
- Dimensions
- Approximate: 5ft x 1ft 11in. x 8in. (152.4 x 58.42 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_A19680444000
- Metadata Usage (text)
- Not determined
- GUID (Link to Original Record)
- http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv9b9e89ff8-6c97-465b-a9f8-6bb2faa7a495
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