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This is a Hazardous Environment Protective Assembly (HEPA) suit. Spacesuit manufacturer David Clark Company, Inc. made these suits for technicians to wear while assisting astronauts and technicians in hypobaric chambers when testing spacesuits. Wearing the suits meant that they could enter the chambers before re-pressurization in case of an emergency. These suits resemble the Gemini spacesuits manufactured by the David Clark Company.

NASA transferred this suit to the Museum in 1985.

 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: 21.59 x 173.99 x 76.2cm (8 1/2in. x 5ft 8 1/2in. x 2ft 6in.)
 Materials Exterior: HT-1 Nomex, Velcro, brass, steel, stainless steel
Interior: Link Net Nomex, Neoprene-coated nylon, Mylar, Velcro, Polyester, Rubber Latex/Neoprene mix
Neck Ring: Anodized aluminium
Wrist Bearings: Anodized aluminium, rubber
Other: Rubber (silicone), plastic
 Inventory Number A19850221000 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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