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Constant Wear Garment, Collins, Apollo 11

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This object is not on display at the National Air and Space Museum, it is either on loan or in storage.

Constant Wear Garment, Collins, Apollo 11

 

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Manufacturer:   Atlas Underwear Corporation

Astronaut:   Michael Collins

Country of Origin: United States of America

Dimensions:
Other: 67 1/8 x 28 9/16 x 3/4 in. (170.5 x 72.5 x 1.9cm)

Materials:
Overall: cotton knit, cotton woven fabric, elastic, plastic Name tag - polyester Snaps - copper alloy, chrome plating

This constant wear garment was worn by astronaut Michael Collins during the Apollo 11 mission in July, 1969. It was transferred to the National Air and Space Museum from NASA in 1970.

The garment was worn under the inflight coverall garment or alone during non-critical portions of the mission. It was made of cotton knit, with snap buttons up the front, and openings through which the biosensors could be passed.

Transferred to the national Air and Space Museum from NASA.

Transferred from NASA - Johnson Space Center


Inventory number: A19980013000