These trousers are part of a four-piece inflight coverall garment assigned to astronaut Eugene Cernan for use during his Apollo 17 mission in December, 1972. However, the garment 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.

Transferred to the National Air and Space Museum 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

Clothing: 94 x 38.1 x 2.5cm (37 x 15 x 1 in.)

Materials

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

Inventory Number

A19781931001

Credit Line

Transferred from NASA - Johnson Space Center

Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

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