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This parachute harness was worn by astronaut James McDivitt, Command Pilot of the Gemini IV mission that occured in June 1965.

During ascent and entry, each crewmember wore special equipment consisting of a partial pressure suit, a parachute harness assembly, and a parachute pack. 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 this object to the museum at the end of Project Gemini.

 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-Life Support Astronaut James A. McDivitt
 Manufacturer Northrop Corp.
 Dimensions Approximate: 76.8 x 73 x 12.7cm (30 1/4 x 28 3/4 x 5 in.)
 Materials Nylon
Steel
Paint
Ink
 Inventory Number A19670172000 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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