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This spacesuit was made for and worn by astronaut James Lovell, while he was Command Module pilot of the Apollo 8 mission that orbited the moon in December 1968.

The Apollo spacesuits were designed to provide a life sustaining environment for the astronaut during periods of extra vehicular activity or during unpressurized spacecraft operation. They permitted maximum mobility and were designed to be worn with relative comfort for up to 115 hours in conjunction with the liquid cooling garment. If necessary, they were also capable of being worn for 14 days in an unpressurized mode.

The spacesuit was made by ILC Industries, Inc. with the designation A-7L and was constructed in the Extra-vehicular or EV configuration.

Transferred from NASA in 1970.

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: 5ft 6 15/16in. x 2ft 8 5/16in. x 11in. (170 x 82 x 28cm)

Materials

Overall - beta cloth, rubber, nylon, plastic
Connectors - anodized aluminum (red, blue), glass
Neck ring - anodized aluminum
Wrist locking rings - anodized aluminum (red, blue)
Other - velcro, gold plating, brass, steel

Inventory Number

A19700343000

Credit Line

Transferred from NASA - Manned Spacecraft Center

Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

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