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This spacesuit was worn by astronaut Gordon Cooper during training sessions.

Training suits were identical to those worn during flight and were designed to provide a life sustaining environment for the astronaut during periods of extra vehicular activity or during unpressurized spacecraft operation. It permitted maximum mobility and was designed to be worn with relative comfort for up to 115 hours in conjunction with the liquid cooling garment. It was also capable of being worn for 14 days in an unpressurized mode.

The spacesuit was made by the International Latex Corporation with the designation A-7L and was constructed in the Extra-Vehicular or EV configuration.

Transferred from NASA in 1977.

 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 Leroy Gordon Cooper Jr.
 Dimensions Approximate: 7in. x 5ft 4in. x 2ft 2in. (17.78 x 162.56 x 66.04cm)
 Materials Overall - beta cloth, rubber, nylon, plastic
Connectors - aluminum (red, blue)
Neck ring - aluminum
Wrist locking rings - aluminum (red, blue)
 Inventory Number A19771267000 Credit Line Transferred from NASA, Johnson Space Center. Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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