This spacesuit was worn by astronaut Richard Gordon during training sessions in preparation for his Apollo 12 mission.
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-7-L and was constructed in the Intra-vehicular or IV configuration.
NASA transferred this suit to the Museum in 1976.
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
Richard F. Gordon
Dimensions
Overall: 5ft x 2ft x 8in. (152.4 x 60.96 x 20.32cm)
Materials
Overall - Beta cloth, rubber, nylon, plastic
Connectors - Aluminum (red, blue)
Neck ring - Aluminum
Wrist locking rings - Aluminum (red, blue)
Inventory Number
A19772793000
Credit Line
Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
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