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This olive green pressure suit is a demonstration model of B. F. Goodrich's Mark V. The suit has with one developmental arm, with large convoluted shoulder and elbow hinges; diagonal zipper, two pressure gages and one opening on torso, one pressure gauge on left arm, and one on left leg.

BFG designed the Mark V spacesuit for Project Apollo during the early 1960s. The over-sized shoulder joint provided an expanded level of mobility. However, with three astronauts sitting side-by-side in a capsule the size of the front seat of a small car, the suit was not feasible for the Apollo mission.

NASA transferred this suit to the Museum.

 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 B. F. Goodrich Co.
 Dimensions Approximate: 19.05 x 170.18 x 73.66cm (7 1/2in. x 5ft 7in. x 2ft 5in.)
 Materials Nylon, neoprene-coated nylon, aluminum, steel, brass, plastic, Rubber/Neoprene, PVC
 Inventory Number A19800040000 Credit Line Transferred from NASA Johnson Space Center Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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