This spacesuit was made for, and worn by astronaut Ronald Evans, Command Module pilot for the Apollo 17mission, which in December, 1972, was the last manned lunar mission. The spacesuit is a modified A7-L in the EV (extra-vehicular) configuration designed by ILC Industries.
While Harrison Schmitt and Eugene Cernan were on the lunar surface, Ron Evans circled the moon in the command module "America", making detailed surveys of the lunar surface. During the return flight, he made a deep-space EVA lasting 1 hour and 6 minutes.
Transferred to the National Air and Space Museum in 1974.
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
Ronald E. Evans
Dimensions
Overall: 5 ft. 3 1/2 in. tall x 1 ft. 10 in. wide x 1 ft. deep (167.6 x 81.3 x 30.5cm)
Materials
Exterior: Beta cloth, nylon, polyester, velcro, aluminium
Interior: Rubber/Neoprene, nylon, mylar, polyester, plastic
Neck ring: Anodized aluminium
Hose connectors: Anodized aluminium
Wrist locking rings: Anodized aluminium
Inventory Number
A19740135000
Credit Line
Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
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