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Topic: World's First Space Suit
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Spacewalker
Member Posts: 16
From: Lecco - Italy
Registered: Jan 2006
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posted 02-28-2007 02:18 PM
   
Hi all,
somebody can recognize this very early space suit prototype? I'ts came from Goodrich and was designed by Carroll P. Krupp.
I'm searching more info about it.
http://www.forumastronautico.it/viewtopic.php?mode=attach&id=5153 Thanx in advance! |
Matt T
Member Posts: 1368
From: Chester, Cheshire, UK
Registered: May 2001
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posted 02-28-2007 04:26 PM
I can tell you that it's definitely a US Navy suit, probably the Model H.Cheers,
Matt ------------------
www.spaceracemuseum.com [Edited by Matt T (February 28, 2007).] |
collocation
Member Posts: 383
From: McLean, VA, USA
Registered: Feb 2004
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posted 02-28-2007 08:51 PM
I have this collier's magazine, I can send you a copy - it describes the suit as a New Navy space suit is a one-piece affair, with helment hinged to the shoulders. It has been tested t altitudes of 63,000 feet and still higer tests are under way, many detials are top secret... the suit cost about $225K (1953) to develop , production cost of $2K... it was made by B.F. Goodrich Company using fabricating techniques developed by David Clark company and hardware by Firewell Company and Bendix Aviation Company..designed by Carroll P. Krupp a 35 year old self taught Goodrich engineer under the directions or US Navy technicians....the suit has special slide fastners which seal the suit as they close |
AstronautBrian
Member Posts: 287
From: Louisiana
Registered: Jan 2006
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posted 02-28-2007 09:38 PM
It looks pretty cool to me.A lot better than this one. How would you like to have a collection of signed astronaut photos in suits like that? ------------------
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Spacewalker
Member Posts: 16
From: Lecco - Italy
Registered: Jan 2006
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posted 03-01-2007 06:31 AM
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Originally posted by collocation:
I have this collier's magazine
Well, the Collier's copy show in the picture it's my copy ;-)
But im's searching more info about it...
Regards[Edited by Spacewalker (March 01, 2007).] |
collocation
Member Posts: 383
From: McLean, VA, USA
Registered: Feb 2004
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posted 03-01-2007 08:27 AM
AstroBrian, do you have the life magazine that your suit is pictured in, if so what is the date of that magazine, i remember it from my youth |
AstronautBrian
Member Posts: 287
From: Louisiana
Registered: Jan 2006
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posted 03-01-2007 08:37 AM
My apologies. I should have cited my source for the photo, which was the astronautix.com website.A direct link to their bit about that suit is here. I do not know which issue of Life this was in. ------------------
"I am sui generis; just leave it at that." - Huey P. Long |
collocation
Member Posts: 383
From: McLean, VA, USA
Registered: Feb 2004
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posted 03-01-2007 04:16 PM
How would you like to have a collection of signed astronaut photos in suits like that?Additional info on this suit was foud @ http://wildtoys.com/moonsuit/index.asp |
Matt T
Member Posts: 1368
From: Chester, Cheshire, UK
Registered: May 2001
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posted 03-02-2007 04:57 PM
I knew I'd seen it somewhere else recently... 
Cheers,
Matt ------------------
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Philip
Member Posts: 5952
From: Brussels, Belgium
Registered: Jan 2001
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posted 03-03-2007 05:39 AM
Spacewalker,
The very first space suits were based on diver suits and were made for balloonists in the USA… If I remember correctly the very first “space suit” was tested in 1933. The British and Germans also researched the development of space suits
For more on the subject, here are the 3 must have books:Suiting Up for space: The evolution of the Space Suit.
( Lloyd MALLAN -NewYork 1971 )
Study of Astronaut Capabilities to perform EVA Maintenance & Assembly Functions in weightless conditions.
( NASA CR-859 September 1967 ) ( NAS 1-5875 )
The Origins and Technology of the Advanced Extravehicular Space Suit.
( AAS 2001 ; http://www.univelt.com/htmlHS/htmlMisc/v24hisco.htm ) Best regards,
Philip http://mars-literature.skynetblogs.be/ |
Spacewalker
Member Posts: 16
From: Lecco - Italy
Registered: Jan 2006
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posted 03-04-2007 10:21 AM
quote:
Originally posted by Philip:
Spacewalker,
The very first space suits were based on diver suits and were made for balloonists in the USA… If I remember correctly the very first “space suit” was tested in 1933. The British and Germans also researched the development of space suits
For more on the subject, here are the 3 must have books:Suiting Up for space: The evolution of the Space Suit.
( Lloyd MALLAN -NewYork 1971 )
Study of Astronaut Capabilities to perform EVA Maintenance & Assembly Functions in weightless conditions.
( NASA CR-859 September 1967 ) ( NAS 1-5875 )
The Origins and Technology of the Advanced Extravehicular Space Suit.
( AAS 2001 ; http://www.univelt.com/htmlHS/htmlMisc/v24hisco.htm ) Best regards,
Philip http://mars-literature.skynetblogs.be/
Hi Phil,
I've seen your answer on Aerocollection ... thanx!
Well, I think you are probably referring to Mark Ridge "spacesuit" made by Siebe-Gorman with the collaboration of Dr. Haldane and Sir. Robert H. Davis; but it was never tested "on the field" http://i11.servimg.com/u/11/11/55/37/siebe-10.jpg Thanx for the suggestion, I've already ordered my copy of Mallan's book; while I got my copy of "The Origins and Technology of the Advanced Extravehicular Space Suit" 3 years ago...
Philip, let me know if you have some informations or good stuff (photos, technical papers, etc.) about space suit that can help me with my project ... thank you in advance! Best Regards [Edited by Spacewalker (March 04, 2007).] [Edited by Spacewalker (March 04, 2007).] |
Matt T
Member Posts: 1368
From: Chester, Cheshire, UK
Registered: May 2001
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posted 03-05-2007 05:53 PM
"This photograph shows Lieutenant Commander Harry Peck testing the US Navy's first full-pressure flight suit. The suit was tested for depths of up to 70,000 feet. Feb 18, 1953" Cheers,
Matt ------------------
www.spaceracemuseum.com [Edited by collectSPACE Admin (March 05, 2007).] |
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