This spacesuit was worn by James McDivitt, Commander of the Gemini 4 mission in June 1965. Gemini 4 was the first American mission in which an astronaut "walked in space."
The suit consisted of five major assemblies, the main torso, helmet, boots, gloves and neck seal, with a constant wear garment worn underneath. The suit permitted freedom of movement, and was equipped with communication and bio-medical transmission equipment.
Transferred from NASA in 1973.
This object is not on display at the National Air and Space Museum. It is either on loan or in storage.
United States of America
PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Pressure Suits
David Clark Company, Inc.
James A. McDivitt
Overall: 5ft 5in. x 2ft 6in. x 11in. (165.1 x 76.2 x 27.9cm)
Exterior: HT nylon (Replacement coverlayer)
Interior: Rubber/neoprene mix
Lining: Blue nylon
Connectors: Anodized aluminium
Zipper: Brass, cotton
Boot soles: Fluorel rubber
Z-Bar: Fiberglass
A19670167000
Transferred from NASA, Manned Spacecraft Center
National Air and Space Museum
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