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This full pressure suit is the 8th in the first series of early developmental suits made by the David Clark Company, the later versions of which were used in the Gemini program. This suit shows characteristics of both the Mercury and later Gemini suits, with the aluminized nylon cover layer and repositioning of the entry zipper to the rear.

NASA transferred this suit to the National Air and Space Museum in 1979.

 Long Description

This full pressure suit is the 8th in the first series of early developmental suits made by the David Clark Company, the later versions of which were used in the Gemini program. This suit shows characteristics of both the Mercury and later Gemini suits, with the aluminized nylon cover layer and repositioning of the entry zipper to the rear.

NASA transferred this suit to the National Air and Space Museum in 1979.

 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 Approximate: 64 in. long x 29 in. wide x 8 in. deep. (162.56 x 73.66 x 20.32cm)
 Materials Exterior: Aluminized nylon, aluminium, polyester, nylon
Interior: Rubber
other: nylon, aluminized nylon, steel, brass, neoprene-coated nylon, rubber/neoprene, PVC, anodized aluminum
 Inventory Number A19810590000 Credit Line Transferred from NASA - Johnson Space Center Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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