Helmet, GH-4-C, White, Gemini 4
Object Details
- Manufacturer
- David Clark Company, Inc.
- Astronaut
- Edward H. White, II
- Summary
- This helmet was worn by astronaut Ed White, Pilot of the Gemini 4 mission in June 1965. This was the first manned Gemini mission in which an astronaut "walked in space".
- The helmet was constructed of fiberglass and epoxy resin and was molded to fit directly into the neck bearing. 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. The additional visor of plexiglas coated with gold, was designed to filter out the extreme light of the sun's rays. Communication devices with suede-covered ear pads were incorporated into the helmet.
- NASA transferred the helmet to the Museum in 1967.
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- See more items in
- National Air and Space Museum Collection
- Location
- National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC
- Exhibition
- Destination Moon
- Credit Line
- Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Data Source
- National Air and Space Museum
- Inventory Number
- A19670210001
- Type
- PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Helmets & Headwear
- Restrictions & Rights
- Usage conditions apply
- Materials
- Shell: High impact fiberglass/epoxy-resin, plastic, rubber
- Visor: Polycarbonate
- Fittings: Aluminum, steel, polyester, nylon, Velcro
- Dimensions
- 3-D: 24.1 × 20.3 × 27.3cm (9 1/2 × 8 × 10 3/4 in.)
- Record ID
- nasm_A19670210001
White helmet with moveable clear plastic visor, additonal gold covered visor, leather padding, suede earpads. Microphone on interior.
