Space suit backpack tests begin at Andrews and Wright-Patterson
The Air Force starts zero gravity tests on the Self Maneuvering Unit at Wright-Patterson Base with a KC-135 to simulate space. Chance-Vought built the 32 by 18 by 8 inch unit providing life support for four hours and 45 pound thrust jets to maneuver astronauts in orbit.
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