Gemini EVA Umbilical

A Project Gemini EVA umbilical.

The accompanying sign reads

Umbilical Cable: Tether

Astronaut Ed White performed the first U.S. EVA (extravehicular activity), lasting 20 minutes, from Gemini 4 in 1965. He was secured to the spacecraft by a 25 ft gold plated umbilical cable which also connected the suit to the on-board communications and life-support systems. The hand-held self-maneuvering unit in his right hand helped him control his movements.

This artifact was previously displayed in Space Hall.