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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 Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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