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This is was the first of the final series of Apollo spacesuit prototypes that was used for testing in the year before the Apollo lunar missions were to begin in 1968. The manufacturer, ILC Industries, built this suit to fit a NASA technician named Hermling. Unlike previous series of prototypes, this suit bears a complete coverlayer to protect the astronauts against cold, heat and radiation. The white coverlayer obscures the blue pressure suit that kept the air inside the suit.

NASA Manned Spacecraft Center transferred this suit to the Museum 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.

Dimensions

Approximately: 67 inches high x 32 inches wide x 11 inches deep (170 x 82 x 28 cm)

Materials

Overall - beta cloth, rubber, nylon, plastic
Connectors - anodized aluminum (red, blue)
Neck ring - anodized aluminum
Wrist locking rings - anodized aluminum (red, blue)
Other: steel, velcro, brass

Inventory Number

A19730578000

Credit Line

Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

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