This spacesuit was worn by astronaut Charles Duke during training sessions in preparation for his Apollo 16 mission.
Training suits were identical to those worn during flight and were designed to provide a life sustaining environment for the astronaut during periods of extra vehicular activity or during unpressurized spacecraft operation. It permitted maximum mobility and was designed to be worn with relative comfort for up to 115 hours in conjunction with the liquid cooling garment. It was also capable of being worn for 14 days in an unpressurized mode.
The spacesuit was made by the International Latex Corporation with the designation A-7L and was constructed in the Extra-vehicular or EV configuration.
NASA transferred the spacesuit to the museum 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-Pressure Suits
Astronaut
Charles M. Duke Jr.
Manufacturer
ILC Industries Inc.
Dimensions
Overall: 69 in. tall x 28 in. wide x 9 in. deep (175.3 x 71.1 x 22.9cm)
Materials
Exterior: Beta cloth, nylon, polyester, brass, anodized aluminum
Interior: Mylar, polyester, rubber, neporene, aluminum, plastic
Neck ring: Anodized aluminum, blue
Wrist locking rings: Anodized aluminum, one red one blue
Inventory Number
A19780200000
Credit Line
Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Restrictions & Rights
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