Object Details
- Manufacturer
- David Clark Company, Inc.
- Summary
- This A1-C spacesuit was worn by various astronauts during early training sessions for the Apollo missions. The A1-C spacesuit was a modification of the Gemini G3-C and G4-C spacesuits and was only used during training until the final Apollo suit design was chosen.
- It consisted of five major assemblies, the main suit, helmet, boots, gloves and neck seal. The astronaut was equipped with a life vest assembly, and wore a cotton constant wear garment underneath the suit. The suit weighed approximately 25 lbs, was relatively comfortable and permitted freedom of movement while pressurized.
- The A1-C suit was made by the David Clark Company. NASA transferred it to the National Air and Space Museum in 1973.
- Credit Line
- Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Inventory Number
- A19730848000
- Restrictions & Rights
- Usage conditions apply
- Type
- PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Pressure Suits
- Materials
- Exterior: HT-1 Nomex, nylon
- Interior: Rubber/latex/neoprine, dacron, aluminized Mylar, Link-net Nomex
- Fittings: Anodized aluminium, brass, polyester, stainless steel, rubber
- Zippers: Brass, cotton duck, rubber
- Dimensions
- Overall: 5ft 10in. x 1ft 10in. x 4in. (177.8 x 55.9 x 10.2cm)
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- See more items in
- National Air and Space Museum Collection
- National Air and Space Museum
- Record ID
- nasm_A19730848000
- GUID (Link to Original Record)
- http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv94b85640b-d0c2-4153-80a1-000d552fc069
