United States. National Aeronautics and Space Administration Search this
International Telephone and Telegraph Corporation Search this
Names:
International Telephone and Telegraph Corporation Search this
United States. National Aeronautics and Space Administration Search this
Extent:
3.1 Cubic feet (1 24 x 38 x 2 drawer)
Type:
Collection descriptions
Archival materials
Drawings
Date:
1964
Summary:
This collection consists of engineering drawings for the android and related gear.
Scope and Content:
This collection consists of engineering drawings for the android and related gear.
Arrangement:
Alphabetical Order.
Biographical/Historical note:
The Space Suit Android was built by ITT under contract to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). NASA's Manned Spaceflight Center, Crew Systems Division, used the android to test and evaluate space suit designs and related equipment for mobility and operational stress. The android was later considered by the United States Air Force for use in its bionics program.
Provenance:
National Air and Space Museum, Division of Space History, transfer, 1989, 1989-0062, Unknown