This is the nylon harness used by astronaut Frank Borman during the Gemini VII mission in December 1965. Borman, along with James A. Lovell, Jr., were in space for fourteen days. It was the longest U.S. spaceflight until the Skylab missions in the 1970s. The harness provided a lightweight, strong, and comfortable means of attaching the personal parachute to the astronaut, which were only used during the Gemini program. Northrop Ventura made the harness and parachute.
NASA transferred the harness to the Museum in 1968.
Display Status
This object is not on display at the National Air and Space Museum. It is either on loan or in storage.
Object Details
Country of Origin
United States of America
Type
PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Accessories
Manufacturer
Northrop Ventura
Dimensions
3-D: 85.1 x 45.7 x 7.6cm (33 1/2 x 18 x 3 in.)
Materials
Nylon Webbing, Steel, Velcro, Ink, Cadmium
Inventory Number
A19680024000
Credit Line
Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
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