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Skylab astronauts had several types of underwear. This style is the Constant Wear Garment, originally developed for Apollo astronauts to wear on voyages to the Moon. Made of comfortable soft cotton, it has front and back openings for toileting. It also has pockets for small devices to monitor radiation exposure. Astronaut Joe Kerwin wore a garment like this during his stay on the Skylab space station in 1973. NASA transferred some Skylab clothing to the Museum after the missions.

Display Status

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

Object Details

Country of Origin

United States of America

Type

PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Undergarments

Manufacturer

Atlas Underwear Corporation

Dimensions

Clothing (L x W x D): 180.3 × 82.5 × 0.6cm (5 ft. 11 in. × 2 ft. 8 1/2 in. × 1/4 in.)
Size: Large Long LL

Materials

synthetic and cotton fabric, elastic, metal snaps, plastic buttons

Inventory Number

A19772813000

Credit Line

Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

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