This ILC-designed spacesuit was made for astronaut James Lovell, Commander of the Apollo 13 mission, in April 1970. Apollo 13 was scheduled to be a lunar landing mission but sustained major damage during the flight to the moon, and consequently, there was no lunar landing.
The spacesuit is designated A7-L and is in the EV (Extra-vehicular) configuration. It was constructed in 1969 and consisted of approximately 26 layers of materials, including a rubber-neoprene bladder, aluminized mylar, and a fire-resistant cover of beta-cloth.
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
James A. Lovell Jr.
Dimensions
Approximate: 19.05 x 157.48 x 78.74cm (7 1/2in. x 5ft 2in. x 2ft 7in.)
Materials
Overall - Rubber, nylon, plastic
Connectors - aluminum (red, blue)
Neck ring - aluminum
Wrist locking rings - aluminum (red, blue)
other: nylon, neoprene-coated nylon, rubber/neoprene, PVC, velcro, brass, anodized aluminum, steel, rubber (silicone), plastic
Inventory Number
A19850646000
Credit Line
Transferred from NASA - Johnson Space Center
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
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