This spacesuit was worn by astronaut John Young during training sessions prior to the Apollo 10 mission in May, 1969 in which he was the Command Module Pilot.
Training suits were identical to those worn during the missions. This suit is an A7-L model, in the intra-vehicular configuration, which is the model worn by the Command Module Pilot.
NASA transferred this object to the museum in 1977.
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 W. Young
Dimensions
Approximate: 5 ft. 7 in. tall x 2 ft. 8 in. wide x 11 in. deep (170.18 x 81.28 x 27.94cm)
Materials
Overall - beta cloth, rubber, nylon, plastic
Connectors - aluminum (red, blue)
Neck ring - aluminum
Wrist locking rings - aluminum (red, blue)
Inventory Number
A19830343000
Credit Line
Transferred from NASA - Johnson Space Center
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
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