Object Details
- Summary
- 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.
- Data Source
- National Air and Space Museum
- Manufacturer
- David Clark Company, Inc.
- Astronaut
- James A. McDivitt
- Credit Line
- Transferred from NASA, Manned Spacecraft Center
- Materials
- 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
- Dimensions
- Overall: 5ft 5in. x 2ft 6in. x 11in. (165.1 x 76.2 x 27.9cm)
- Type
- PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Pressure Suits
