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These boots were worn by astronaut Frank Borman during training for the Gemini VII flight in December 1965. The mission was a 14-day orbital mission during which Gemini VII and Gemini VI-A performed successful rendezvous and docking maneuvers and proved that man could live and work in space for an extended period of time.

The G-5-C suit was designed by the David Clark Company to be more comfortable during the extended mission and permitted the astronauts a degree of mobility previously not experienced in the Gemini missions. The suit became known affectionately as the "Grasshopper" suit. The boots consisted of a white nylon exterior and hard grey rubber soles.

NASA transferred these boots to the museum after the end of the Gemini program.

 Display Status

This object is not on display at the National Air and Space Museum. It is either on loan or in storage.
Object Details
Country of Origin United States of America Type PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Footwear Manufacturer David Clark Company, Inc.
 Astronaut Frank Borman
 Dimensions Clothing: 30.5 x 22.9 x 30.5cm (12 x 9 x 12 in.)
 Materials nylon, steel, brass, leather, Rubber (Silicone), Phenolic Resin, paint
 Inventory Number A19710780000 Credit Line Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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