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This spacesuit was designed for and worn by astronaut Thomas Stafford, Commander of the May 1969 Apollo 10 mission. It was used for training purposes by another astronaut after the mission.

The spacesuit was the Intra-Vehicular or IV configuration of the A-7-L suit, was designed to provide a life-sustaining environment for the astronaut during short periods of extra vehicular activity or during unpressurized spacecraft operation. It weighed approximately 20 lbs. less than its EV counterpart and permitted maximum mobility. The suit was designed to be worn with relative comfort for up to 115 hours in an unpressurized mode.

Transferred to the National Air and Space Musuem from NASA in 1975.

 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 Thomas P. Stafford
 Dimensions Overall: 9in. x 2ft 4in. x 5ft 7in. (22.86 x 71.12 x 170.18cm)
 Materials Overall - beta cloth, rubber, nylon, plastic
Connectors - aluminum (red, blue)
Neck ring - aluminum
Wrist locking rings - aluminum (red, blue)
 Inventory Number A19750597000 Credit Line Transferred from NASA, Johnson Space Center. Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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