This spacesuit was worn by James McDivitt, Commander of the March 1969 Apollo 9 mission. The mission was designed to test rendezvous and docking procedures, along with testing and powering the systems in the Lunar module.
The spacesuit has the designation A7-L, and was designed to provide a life sustaining environment for the astronaut during periods of extra vehicular activity or during unpressurized spacecraft operation. The most visible difference between the Intra-Vehicular (IV) and EV configurations are the location and number of life suport hose connectors.
The spacesuit was made by ILC Industries, Inc. with the designation A-7L and was constructed in the Extra-vehicular or EV configuration.
Transferred from NASA in 1973.
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
James A. McDivitt
Dimensions
Approximately: 66 inches long x 32 inches wide x 11inches deep. (167.64 x 81.3 x 27.9cm)
Materials
Exterior: Beta cloth, nylon, polyester, velcro
Interior: Rubber/neoprene, nylon
Connectors: Anodized aluminium
Neck ring: Anodized aluminium
Wrist locking rings: Anodized aluminium
Inventory Number
A19731285000
Credit Line
Transferred from NASA, Manned Spacecraft Center
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
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