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, and was transferred to the National Air and Space Museum from NASA in 1973.
- Credit Line
- Transferred from NASA Manned Spacecraft Center
- Inventory Number
- A19730850000
- Restrictions & Rights
- Usage conditions apply
- Type
- PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Pressure Suits
- Materials
- Exterior: HT1 Nomex, Velcro, brass, steel, stainless steel
- Interior: Link Net Nomex, Neoprene-coated nylon, Mylar, Velcro, Polyester, Rubber Latex/Neoprene mix
- Neck Ring: Anodized aluminum
- Wrist Bearings: Anodized aluminium, rubber
- Dimensions
- Approximate: 30.48 x 170.18 x 78.74cm (1ft x 5ft 7in. x 2ft 7in.) MED/REG Clothing Size
- 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_A19730850000
- GUID (Link to Original Record)
- http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv98600cec5-3cfe-4dba-a72a-f95d26973db9
