Object Details
Manufacturer
ILC Industries Inc.
Astronaut
William A. Anders
Summary
This Thermal Micro-Meteoroid Garment (ITMG) is the exterior layer of an Apollo spacesuit which was worn by astronaut William Anders during training sessions during the Apollo era.
Training suits were identical to those worn during flight, and were designed to enable the astronauts to accustom themselves to the weight and "feel" of a spacesuit. As with the flight suits, training suits could be pressurized and worn with relative comfort for up to 115 hours in conjunction with the liquid cooling garment.
The spacesuit was made by the International Latex Corporation, with the designation A-7L, and was constructed in the Extra-vehicular or EV configuration. The life support systems were made by Hamilton Standard.
Transferred from NASA in 1978.
Credit Line
Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Inventory Number
A19781474000
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Pressure Suits
Materials
Overall - beta cloth, rubber, nylon, plastic
Connectors - aluminum (red, blue)
Neck ring - aluminum
Wrist locking rings - aluminum (red, blue)
Dimensions
Overall (Approximately): 64 in. tall x 26 in. wide x 11 in. deep. (162.6 x 66 x 27.9cm)
Other (Neck disconnect): 11 in. diameter. (27.9cm)
Other (Wrist disconnect): 4.5 in. diameter. (114.3cm)
Country of Origin
United States of America
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National Air and Space Museum Collection
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nasm_A19781474000