Manufacturer:

David Clark Company, Inc.  Search this

Astronaut:

David R. Scott  Search this

Materials:

Fiberglas/Epoxy Composite Resin; Plexiglas Acrylic, Aluminum, Steel, Velcro®, Polyurethane foam, Sheepskin (chamois leather), Silicone Rubber, Teflon, Polyester Resin, Nylon fabric

Dimensions:

3-D (2366g): 27.9 × 29.2 × 25.4cm, 2.4kg (11 × 11 1/2 × 10 in., 5.2lb.)

Type:

PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Helmets & Headwear

Country of Origin:

United States of America

Summary:

This A1-C spacesuit was worn by astronaut David Scott 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:

A19730834001

Restrictions & Rights:

Usage conditions apply

See more items in:

National Air and Space Museum Collection

Data Source:

National Air and Space Museum

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv93f149fde-503a-4818-bba3-2fc10110f8ed

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:nasm_A19730834001