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This cover-layer was worn during training by astronaut Eugene "Gene" Cernan, Pilot of the Gemini IX-A mission that occurred in June 1966.

The G-4-C spacesuit's cover-layer featured a slipover jacket to minimize bulk during launch, entry, and closed hatch orbital operations. The cover-layer is made of high-temperature nylon, later called Nomex, and was designed to provide thermal protection for the astronaut during the mission. Except for common thermal cover garments for Gemini V and VI-A, all other G-4-C cover garments were mission specific. At least forty-two G-4-C suits were made, of which sixteen saw flight.

Following the Gemini IX-A mission, Cernan's cover-layer was removed by NASA for testing, and only the pressure garment was transferred to the Air and Space Museum. This cover-layer, used during training, was transferred at a later date.

NASA transferred this cover-layer to the museum after the Gemini program.

 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-Pressure Suits Manufacturer David Clark Company, Inc.
 Dimensions Overall: 160 x 81.3 x 18.4cm (63 x 32 x 7 1/4 in.)
 Materials Synthetic Fabric
Velcro
Copper Alloy
Ink
 Inventory Number A19710800000 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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