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 NASA - Johnson Space Center
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
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