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These boots are part of a four-piece inflight coverall garment worn by astronaut Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin during his Apollo 11 mission in July 1969.

The complete garment, made by the B. Welson Company, consists of jacket, trousers and boots which had a circular Velcro patch on the soles. It is constructed of a Teflon-coated beta cloth which is highly fire resistant, and the "slippery" qualities of the fabric enabled the astronaut to don and doff the garment with ease in a weightless environment.

The jacket had a US flag on the left shoulder and a NASA "meatball" logo on the upper torso. Flight garments also had a mission symbol attached to the upper torso.

Transferred to the National Air and Space Museum from NASA in 1979

 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-Flight Clothing Manufacturer B. Welson & Co., United States of America
 Astronaut Buzz Aldrin
 Dimensions Clothing: 26.7 x 12.1 x 27.9cm (10 1/2 in. x 4 3/4 in. x 11 in.)
 Materials Beta Cloth
Velcro
Elastic
Copper Alloy
Chrome Plating
Ink
 Inventory Number A19791767000 Credit Line Transferred from NASA, Johnson Space Center Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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