Pressure Suit, G3-C, Conrad, Gemini 5, Flown
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Object Details
- Astronaut
- Charles Conrad, Jr.
- Manufacturer
- David Clark Company, Inc.
- Summary
- This G3-C spacesuit was made for and worn by astronaut Charles "Pete" Conrad during the Gemini 5 mission in August 1965, in which he was Pilot.
- 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
- A19680452000
- Restrictions & Rights
- Usage conditions apply
- Type
- PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Pressure Suits
- Materials
- Exterior: HT nylon, Steel, Velcro, Neoprene-Coated nylon, plastic
- Zippers: Cotton, brass, rubber/neoprene
- Interior: Neoprene-coated nylon
- Connectors, fittings and disconnects: Anodized aluminum
- 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_A19680452000
- Metadata Usage (text)
- Not determined
- GUID (Link to Original Record)
- http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv96c959d2e-95e3-4795-b2e0-3c29dc4a6f4b
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