This spacesuit was worn by astronaut Gordon Cooper during training sessions during the Gemini era. The training suits were were also constructed by the David Clark Company and identical to the missions suits. This suit has the designation G-4-C. The G-4-C EVA suit was composed of 21 layers, (including the cotton undergarment) as opposed to the four layers of the G-3-C suit.
The spacesuit was developed by the Manned Spaceflight Center, Crew Systems Division, and designed and constructed by the David Clark Company of Worcester, Massachusetts, incorporating B.F. Goodrich helmet and gloves.
Transferred to NASM from NASA in 1972.
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
Leroy Gordon Cooper Jr.
Dimensions
Overall: 5ft 5in. x 2ft 6in. x 11in. (165.1 x 76.2 x 27.9cm)
Materials
Exterior: Teflon-Beta cloth, anodized aluminium, polyester, Velcro, brass, steel
Interior: Neoprine-coated nylon, Link-net Nomex, dacron, mylar film, polyester, nylon
Inventory Number
A19730824000
Credit Line
Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
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