Helmet, Grissom, G3-C, GT-3
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Object Details
- Manufacturer
- David Clark Company, Inc.
- Astronaut
- Virgil (Gus) I. Grissom
- Summary
- This helmet was worn by astronaut Virgil I. "Gus" Grissom during his Gemini 3 flight in March 1965.
- The helmet was constructed of fiberglass and epoxy resin and was molded to fit directly into the neck bearing disconnect. A Plexiglas visor, capable of being raised for access, was attached with pivots, and when lowered into pressure sealing position, it locked in place with a latch. Communication devices with suede-covered ear pads were incorporated into the helmet.
- Transferred from NASA, Manned Spacecraft Center to the National Air and Space Museum in 1968.
- Credit Line
- Transferred from NASA
- Inventory Number
- A19680456001
- Restrictions & Rights
- Usage conditions apply
- Type
- PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Helmets & Headwear
- Materials
- Shell: High impact plastic, rubber
- Visor: Polycarbonate
- Fittings: Aluminum, steel, polyester, nylon, Velcro
- Dimensions
- 3-D: 29.2 x 27.9 x 30.5cm (11 1/2 x 11 x 12 in.)
- 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_A19680456001
- Metadata Usage (text)
- Not determined
- GUID (Link to Original Record)
- http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv9ee99d389-2f47-46d2-9f1a-76f9859c4eb3
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