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This is one of the first prototype spacesuits that International Latex Corporation submitted to NASA as part of the Apollo suit competition in 1962, just after the Apollo program had been approved. At ILC, this model was known as an SPD-143 model suit, for ILC's Special Products Division. At NASA the suit was part of the AX1-L series. This designation noted that it was for the Apollo program, an experimental suit, the first in a series and that ILC was the manufacturer. The suit is mostly uncovered because NASA and ILC were discussing joint and connector designs at the time. The boots are dissimilar. The engineers and technicians referred to this suit as a "Modified Training and Evaluation Suit."

NASA Manned Spacecraft Center transferred this suit to the Museum in 1970.

 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-Parts & Structural Components Manufacturer International Latex Corporation
 Dimensions Approximate: 16.5 x 71.1 x 156.2cm (6 1/2 x 28 x 61 1/2 in.)
 Materials Beta Cloth, HT-1 High Temperature Nylon (?), Anodized Aluminum, Aluminum, Steel, Rubber, Nylon Webbing, Velcro, Plastic, Aluminized Nylon, Synthetic Fabric, Brass, Adhesive, Paint, Ink
 Inventory Number A19710034000 Credit Line Transfer from NASA, Manned Space Flight Center, Houston, TX Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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