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This spacesuit was made for and worn by Richard Gordon during training sessions in his capacity as back-up Commander for the Apollo 15 mission.

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

The spacesuit was made by the International Latex Corporation with the designation A7-L and was constructed in the Extra-vehicular or EV configuration.

Transferred to NASM in 1983.

 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 4in. x 2ft 3in. x 8in. (162.6 x 68.6 x 20.3cm)
 Materials Overall - beta cloth, rubber/neoprene, nylon, plastic
Connectors - anodized aluminum (red, blue)
Neck ring - anodized aluminum
Wrist locking rings - anodized aluminum (red, blue)
Other: brass, steel, rubber (silicone), velcro, PVC, polycarbonate
 Inventory Number A19830126000 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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