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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 Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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