This spacesuit was constructed in 1968 by the Hamilton Standard Company for the US Air Force Manned Orbiting Laboratory (MOL) program in the early 1960s. The MOL program was an Air Force intelligence-gathering program that never became operational.
The suit is Development Suit #1, and was used to verify the cost-saving production methods used at Hamilton Standard. It is missing its short sleeved thermal cover garments. The spacesuit was developed by NASA's Manned Spaceflight Center, Crew Systems Division in conjunction with the Air Force and designed and constructed by the Hamilton Standard Company of Windsor Locks, Connecticut.
NASA transferred the suit to the National Air and Space Museum in 1972.
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
Hamilton Standard
Dimensions
Approximately: 62inches long x 27 inches wide x 8inches deep. (157.48 x 68.58 x 20.32cm)
Materials
Exterior: Nylon, polyester, aluminium
Interior: Rubber/Neoprene, polyester, aluminium
Inventory Number
A19730859000
Credit Line
Transferred from NASA - Manned Spacecraft Center
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
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