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This jacket is part of a four-piece inflight coverall assigned to astronaut Eugene Cernan for use during his Apollo 17 mission in December, 1972. 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-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 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

Eugene A. Cernan

Dimensions

Clothing: 61 x 50.8 x 2.5cm (24 x 20 x 1 in.)

Materials

Overall: Teflon-coated Beta cloth
Snaps: Chrome-covered brass

Inventory Number

A19791178000

Credit Line

Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

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