Pressure Suit, G3-C, Young, Gemini 10, Flown
Object Details
- Manufacturer
- David Clark Company, Inc.
- Astronaut
- John W. Young
- Summary
- This G4-C spacesuit was made for and worn by astronaut John Young, Command Pilot of the Gemini 10 mission in July 1966.
- As worn by Young, 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 to NASM from NASA - Manned Spacecraft Center in 1968.
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
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- 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
- A19680300000
- Type
- PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Pressure Suits
- Restrictions & Rights
- Usage conditions apply
- Materials
- Exterior: HT nylon, silk (flag)
- Zippers: Cotton, brass, rubber/neoprene
- Interior: Neoprene-coated nylon
- Connectors, fittings and disconnects: Anodized aluminum
- Dimensions
- Approximately: 60 in. long x 24 in. wide x 9 in. deep (152.4 x 60.96 x 22.86cm)
- Metadata Usage
- Not determined
- Record ID
- nasm_A19680300000
White Gemini spacesuit with silver-blue neckring, red and blue wrist locking rings. NASA "meatball" logo on upper toso, U.S. flag on left shoulder. One red connector, one blue connector, one silver connector, blue lining, boot covers. (gloves don't match?)
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