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This spacesuit was worn by David Scott, command module pilot of the Apollo 9 mission in March 1969, the mission designed to test Apollo rendezvous and docking procedures.

The A7-L spacesuit is in the IV (intra-vehicular) configuration, with one set of life support attachment ports on the right of the upper torso.

Transferred from NASA - Manned Spacecrtaft Center 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

Astronaut

David R. Scott

Manufacturer

ILC Industries Inc.

Dimensions

Approximate: 5ft 6in. x 2ft 8in. x 11in. (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, rubber
Other: Brass

Inventory Number

A19731284000

Credit Line

Transferred from NASA, Manned Spacecraft Center

Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

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