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This boot is part of the pair that was made for and worn by Eugene Cernan, commander of the Apollo 17 mission that landed on the moon on December 10, 1972.

The International Latex Corporation made the boots which were part of Cernan's extra-vehicular (EV) equipment. The EV boots were worn over the boots that were integrated into the spacesuit and which included the pressure bladder and thermal coverings. The boots were made with a silicone sole, woven stainless steel uppers (Chromel-R), and included additional layers of thermal protection and beta felt in the soles as protection against extreme temperatures and sharp rocks on the lunar surface.

Transferred to the National Air and Space Museum from NASA in 1974

 Display Status

This object is on display in Destination Moon at the National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC.

Destination Moon
Object Details
Country of Origin United States of America Type PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Footwear Astronaut Eugene A. Cernan
 Manufacturer General Electric Co.
ILC Industries Inc.
 Dimensions Clothing: 33 × 17.8 × 19.7cm (1 ft. 1 in. × 7 in. × 7 3/4 in.)
3-D: 0.9kg (2lb.)
 Materials Exterior: Beta cloth, Chromel-R, Velcro, silicone rubber/compound, steel
Interior: Beta cloth, Beta felt
 Inventory Number A19740133005 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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