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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.

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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 Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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