This spacesuit was constructed by the Hamilton Standard Company for the US Air Force, MOL (Manned Orbiting Laboratory) program in the early 1960s. The MOL program was an Air Force intelligence-gathering program that never became operational.
The suit is in the EV (Extra-Vehicular) configuration, complete with thermal coverlayer, and is composed of 21 layers, (including the cotton undergarment).
The spacesuit was developed by NASA's Manned Spaceflight Center, Crew Systems Division, and designed and constructed by the Hamilton Standard Company of Windsor Locks, Connecticut.
Transferred to the National Air and Space Museum from NASA in 1978
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: 62 inches long x 27 inches wide x 8 inches deep (157.48 x 68.58 x 20.32cm)
Materials
Exterior: Nylon, polyester, aluminium
Interior: Rubber/Neoprene, polyester, aluminium
Other: Anodized aluminum, velcro,
Inventory Number
A19781466000
Credit Line
Transferred from NASA, Johnson Space Center.
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
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