This ILC-designed spacesuit was made for and worn by James Lovell during the Apollo 13 mission in April 1970. Apollo 13 was scheduled to be a lunar landing mission, but sustained major damage during the flight to the moon, and consequently there was no lunar landing.
The spacesuit has the designation A7-L, and is in the EV (Extra-vehicular) configuration. It was constructed in 1969 and consists of approximately 26 layers of materials including a rubber-neoprene bladder, aluminized mylar, and a fire-resistant cover of beta-cloth.
Transferred from NASA in 1973.
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
Manufacturer
ILC Industries Inc.
Astronaut
James A. Lovell Jr.
Dimensions
Overall: 5 ft. 6 in. tall x 2 ft. 8 in. wide x 11 in. deep (167.6 x 81.3 x 27.9cm)
Materials
Overall - beta cloth, rubber, nylon, plastic
Connectors - aluminum (red, blue)
Neck ring - aluminum
Wrist locking rings - aluminum (red, blue)
Inventory Number
A19730013000
Credit Line
Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
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