Object Details
- Manufacturer
- David Clark Company, Inc.
- Astronaut
- Frank Borman
- Summary
- This A1-C spacesuit was worn by astronaut Frank Borman 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 this example to the National Air and Space Museum in 1973.
- Credit Line
- Transferred from NASA
- Inventory Number
- A19830075000
- Restrictions & Rights
- Usage conditions apply
- Type
- PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Pressure Suits
- Materials
- Exterior: HT-1 Nomex, anodized aluminium, polyester, velcro, nylon
- Interior: Neoprine-coated nylon, Link-net Nomex, Dacron, Mylar film, polyester Nylon
- Zipper: Brass, rubber
- Dimensions
- Overall: 5ft 5in. x 1ft 10in. x 3in. (165.1 x 55.9 x 7.6cm)
- Other (neck ring): 10 1/4in. (26cm)
- Other (wrist bearing): 4 1/4in. (10.8cm)
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- See more items in
- National Air and Space Museum Collection
- Location
- National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC
- Exhibition
- Destination Moon
- Title
- Apollo A1-C Pressure Suit, Borman, Training
- National Air and Space Museum
- Record ID
- nasm_A19830075000
- GUID (Link to Original Record)
- http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv9835fee42-7e87-441a-ac13-9353ee42501b
