Harness, G4-C, White, Gemini 4
Object Details
- Manufacturer
- David Clark Company, Inc.
- Astronaut
- Edward H. White, II
- Summary
- This spacesuit was designed for and worn by Ed White during his historic "walk in space" in June 1965. The EVA was the first by an American astronaut and lasted approximately 21 minutes.
- The David Clark Company constructed the spacesuit and named it G-4-C. The G-4-C EVA suit was composed of 21 layers (including the cotton undergarment), as opposed to the 4 layers of the G-3-C suit. The spacesuit was developed by the Manned Spaceflight Center, Crew Systems Division, and designed and constructed by the David Clark Company of Worcester, Massachusetts, incorporating B.F. Goodrich helmet and gloves.
- Transferred from NASA to the Museum in 1967.
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- See more items in
- National Air and Space Museum Collection
- Credit Line
- Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Data Source
- National Air and Space Museum
- Inventory Number
- A19670210008
- Type
- PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Pressure Suits-Parts & Structural Components
- Restrictions & Rights
- Usage conditions apply
- Materials
- Nylon webbing, Velcro, Steel, Copper Alloy, Chrome Plating, Synthetic Fabric, Ink
- Dimensions
- Storage: 36.8 x 30.5 x 13.3cm (14 1/2 x 12 x 5 1/4 in.)
- Record ID
- nasm_A19670210008
Olive drab, brown, and off-white colored harness with silver colored buckles and snaps
