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This pressure suit is an A5-L, developmental Apollo spacesuit, similar to the final design used during the Apollo missions of the 1960s. It was designed and built to prove that this model of spacesuit could provide a life sustaining environment for the astronaut during periods of extra-vehicular activity or during unpressurized spacecraft operation. The suit was not made with a white thermal cover-layer, and has Gemini-style detachable boots instead of the later, integrated Apollo boots.

The spacesuit was made by the International Latex Corporation with the designation A5-L. NASA Manned Spacecraft Center transferred it to the museum in 1972.

 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.
 Dimensions Approximate: 5ft 7in. x 2ft 8in. x 11in. (170.18 x 81.28 x 27.94cm)
 Materials Overall - rubber, nylon, plastic, polyester
Connectors - aluminum (red, blue)
Neck ring - aluminum
Wrist locking rings - aluminum (red, blue)
other: nylon, Aluminum, steel, neoprene-coated nylon, rubber/neoprene, anodized aluminum, plasticPVC, leather, cotton
 Inventory Number A19730813000 Credit Line Transferred from NASA, Manned Spacecraft Center. Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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