Pressure Suit, Apollo, A7-L, Apollo 9, Scott, Flown
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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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