This Apollo A7-L spacesuit is in the EV (extra-vehicular) configuration and was worn by "Rusty" Schweickart, lunar module pilot on the March 1969 Apollo 9 mission.
The activities scheduled for this mission included the testing of the Lunar Extra-Vehicular Activity (LEVA) spacesuit and Portable Life Support System (PLSS) during an EVA (extra-vehicular activity) from the lunar module (LM). The success of these tests led to the use of these configurations in later missions.
Transferred from NASA - Manned Spacecraft Center 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
Russell L. Schweickart
Dimensions
Overall: 5ft 6in. x 2ft 8in. x 11in. (167.64 x 81.3 x 27.9cm)
Materials
Exterior: Beta cloth, nylon, polyester, velcro, brass, plastic, gold plating, rubber (silicone)
Interior: Rubber/neoprene, nylon
Connectors: Anodized aluminium
Neckring: Anodized aluminium
Wrist locking rings: Anodized alluminium
Inventory Number
A19731283000
Credit Line
Transferred from NASA, Manned Spacecraft Center
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Restrictions & Rights
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