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This spacesuit was made for and worn by Neil Armstrong on the Gemini 8 mission in March, 1966. The suit consisted of five major assemblies, the main torso, helmet, boots gloves and neck seal. Underneath the suit, he wore a constant wear garment and life vest assembly. It permitted freedom of movement, and was equipped with communication and bio-medical transmission equipment.

Most documentation indicates that the suit worn by Neil Armstrong on this flight was in the G3-C configuration. However, documentation from NASA - Johnson Space Center indicates that suit serial numbers worn during flight show that it was a G4-C that was worn by Neil Armstrong during the Gemini 8 flight.

Transferred to the National Air and Space Museum from NASA - Manned Spacecraft Center 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-Pressure Suits Manufacturer David Clark Company, Inc.
 Astronaut Neil A. Armstrong
 Dimensions Overall: 4 ft. 10 1/2 in. tall x 1 ft. 9 in. wide x 7 in. wide (148.6 x 53.3 x 17.8cm)
Other (neck ring): 10 1/4in. (26cm)
Other (wrist ring): 4in. (10.2cm)
 Materials Exterior: HT Nomex, anodized aluminium, stainless steel, nylon, polyester
Interior: Rubber/Neoprene combination,
Zippers: Brass, rubber
Neck and wrist disconnects: Anodized aluminium
 Inventory Number A19680455000 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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