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This A1-C spacesuit was worn by astronaut W.M. (Wally) Schirra during early training sessions for the Apollo missions. The A1-C spacesuit was a modification of the Gemini G3-C and G4-C spacesuits and was only used during training until the final Apollo suit design was chosen.

It consisted of five major assemblies, the main suit, helmet, boots, gloves and neck seal. The astronaut was equipped with a life vest assembly, and wore a cotton constant wear garment underneath the suit. The suit weighed approximately 25 lbs, was relatively comfortable and permitted freedom of movement while pressurized.

The A1-C suit was made by the David Clark Company, and was transferred to the National Air and Space Museum from NASA in 1973.

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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-Pressure Suits Manufacturer David Clark Company, Inc.
 Astronaut Walter M. Schirra, Jr.
 Dimensions Overall: 5ft x 2ft 3in. x 4in. (152.4 x 68.6 x 10.2cm)
Other (neck ring): 10 1/4in. (26cm)
Other (wrist bearing): 4 1/2in. (11.4cm)
 Materials Exterior: Teflon-Beta cloth, anodized aluminium, polyester, Velcro
Interior: Neoprine-coated nylon, Link-net Nomex, Dacron, Mylar film,Polyester, Nylon
 Inventory Number A19850644000 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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