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This spacesuit is the model A7-L suit in the IV (intra-vehicular) configuration and was worn by John Swigert, Command Module pilot on the Apollo 13 mission in April 1970. The mission was scheduled to land in the Fra Mauro foothills of the moon, but after sustaining major spacecraft damage after the explosion of the oxygen tank, it was aborted, and the astronauts returned to earth. The suit was transferred to the National Air and Space Museum in 1973.

The suit weighed approximately 58 lbs and is constructed of two major layers, with the inner pressure suit constructed of a rubber/neoprene pressure bladder with integrated restraint layer. The outer portion of the spacesuit consists of Nomex and two layers of Teflon-coated Beta cloth, followed by layers of neoprene-coated nylon, layers of Beta/ Kapton spacer laminate, and an outer layer of Teflon-coated Beta cloth.

Transferred to the National Air and Space Museum 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 John L. Swigert Jr.
 Dimensions Approximately: 66 in. high x 30 in. wide x 8 in. deep (167.6 x 76.2 x 20.3 cm)
 Materials Exterior: Beta cloth, nylon, polyester, velcro, paint, adhesive, brass
Interior: Rubber/neoprine, nylon, plastic, steel
Connectors: Anodized aluminium, Silicone Rubber, Natural Rubber
Neck ring: Anodized aluminium
Wrist locking rings: Anodized aluminium, rubber
 Inventory Number A19731288000 Credit Line Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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