This jacket is part of a four-piece inflight coverall garment used by astronaut Alan Shepard during his Apollo 14 mission in February 1971.
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.
Transferred to NASM 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
Astronaut
Alan B. Shepard Jr.
Manufacturer
B. Welson & Co., United States of America
Dimensions
Clothing: 61 x 157.5 x 2.5cm (24 x 62 x 1 in.)
Materials
Overall: Teflon-coated Beta cloth
Snaps: Chrome-covered brass
Inventory Number
A19791195000
Credit Line
Transferred from NASA - Johnson Space Center
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Restrictions & Rights
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