Pressure Suit, G4-C, Cooper, Gemini 5, Flown
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Object Details
- Manufacturer
- David Clark Company, Inc.
- Astronaut
- Leroy Gordon Cooper Jr.
- Summary
- This G4-C spacesuit was made for and worn by astronaut Gordon Cooper, during the Gemini 5 mission in August, 1965 in which he was the Command Pilot.
- The suit is 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 to the National Air and Space Museum from NASA in 1968.
- Credit Line
- Transferred from NASA, Manned Spacecraft Center
- 1965
- Inventory Number
- A19680447000
- Restrictions & Rights
- Usage conditions apply
- Type
- PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Pressure Suits
- Materials
- Exterior: HT nylon, silk (flag)
- Zippers: Cotton, brass, rubber/neoprene
- Interior: Neoprene-coated nylon
- Connectors, fittings and disconnects: Anodized aluminum
- Dimensions
- Overall: 11in. x 5ft 5in. x 2ft 6in. (27.9 x 165.1 x 76.2cm)
- 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_A19680447000
- Metadata Usage (text)
- Not determined
- GUID (Link to Original Record)
- http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv9f9119f02-6ad4-4d91-a11f-67afe76446a7
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