This boot is part of the pair that was made for and worn by Eugene Cernan, commander of the Apollo 17 mission that landed on the moon on December 10, 1972.
The International Latex Corporation made the boots which were part of Cernan's extra-vehicular (EV) equipment. The EV boots were worn over the boots that were integrated into the spacesuit and which included the pressure bladder and thermal coverings. The boots were made with a silicone sole, woven stainless steel uppers (Chromel-R), and included additional layers of thermal protection and beta felt in the soles as protection against extreme temperatures and sharp rocks on the lunar surface.
Transferred to the National Air and Space Museum from NASA in 1974
Display Status
This object is on display in Destination Moon at the National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC.
Object Details
Country of Origin
United States of America
Type
PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Footwear
Astronaut
Eugene A. Cernan
Manufacturer
General Electric Co.
ILC Industries Inc.
Dimensions
Clothing: 33 × 18.7 × 24.1cm (1 ft. 1 in. × 7 3/8 in. × 9 1/2 in.)
3-D: 0.9kg (2lb.)
Materials
Exterior: Beta cloth, Chromel-R, Velcro, silicone rubber/compound, steel
Interior: Beta cloth
Inventory Number
A19740133006
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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