This spacesuit was worn by astronaut and Command Module Pilot Michael Collins during the Apollo 11 mission in July 1969. Apollo 11 was the first lunar landing mission. While the landing was underway, Collins remained in the Command module and circled the moon.
To ensure the maximum mobility and comfort for the astronaut, the suits were custom fitted. The astronaut entered the suit from the rear, through the pressure sealing slide fastener opening. Convoluted joint sections of rubber were located in the shoulders, elbows, knees, hips and ankles. From the inside out, the suit was constructed of a nylon comfort layer, a neoprene-coated nylon pressure bladder and nylon restraint layer. The outer layers of the spacesuit consisted of Nomex and two layers of Teflon-coated Beta cloth, followed by layers of neoprene-coated nylon, Beta/ Kapton spacer laminate, and an outer layer of Teflon-coated Beta cloth.
Transferred from NASA - Manned Spacecraft Center in 1971.
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
ILC Industries Inc.
Astronaut
Michael Collins
Dimensions
Approximate: 5ft 6in. x 2ft 8in. x 11in. (167.64 x 81.3 x 27.9cm)
Materials
Exterior: Beta cloth, nylon, polyester, velcro
Interior: Neoprene/Rubber, nylon
Connectors: Anodized aluminium, 2 blue, 1 red
Neck ring: Anodized aluminium, red
Wrist locking rings: Anodized aluminium, red, blue
Other: Brass, Steel, rubber (silicone)
Inventory Number
A19730042000
Credit Line
Transferred from NASA, Manned Spacecraft Center
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Restrictions & Rights
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