This jacket is part of a four-piece inflight coverall to fit Apollo 11 astronaut Buzz Aldrin as a training or backup garment. However, it was never used.
The complete garment consists of jacket, trousers and boots which had a circular Velcro patch on the soles. It is constructed of a Teflon fabric 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 from NASA in 1978.
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
Dimensions
Overall: 62.4 x 160 x 1.9cm (24 9/16 x 63 x 3/4 in.)
Materials
Synthetic Fabric
Velcro
Plastic
Ink
Copper Alloy
Chrome Plating
Inventory Number
A19770613000
Credit Line
Transferred from NASA - Johnson Space Center
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
For more information, visit the Smithsonians Terms of Use.
Deep dives