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This is a late prototype of the Apollo spacesuit that astronauts wore on the surface of the Moon. The suit bears the designation A6-L, meaning that it was the sixth iteration of the spacesuit, one before the final, made by ILC Industries under contract to NASA. It is possible that this spacesuit was used for astronaut training as well as for testing and evaluation.

NASA Johnson Space Center transferred this spacesuit to the museum after the conclusion of the Apollo program.

 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 Overall: 5ft 8in. x 2ft 4in. x 10in. (172.72 x 71.1 x 25.4cm)
 Materials Overall - beta cloth, rubber, nylon, plastic
Connectors - aluminum (red, blue)
Neck ring - aluminum
Wrist locking rings - aluminum (red, blue)
other: Beta Cloth, Anodized Aluminum, gold plating, brass, rubber/neoprene, rubber (silicone), nylon, velcro, PVC
 Inventory Number A19770621000 Credit Line Transferred from NASA Johnson Space Center Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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