Object Details
Manufacturer
ILC Industries Inc.
Astronaut
Thomas P. Stafford
Summary
This spacesuit was worn by Thomas Stafford, Commander of the Apollo-Soyuz Test Project (ASTP). The mission, which took place in July, 1975, was the first time astronauts from the US Space Program and Cosmonauts from the Soviet Space Program docked their respective spacecraft and shook hands in space.
The spacesuit was made by the International Latex Corporation, with the designation A-7LB, and weighed approximately 65 pounds. The suit is in the intra-vehicular configuration, and contained slight modifications from the A7LB lunar mission suits.
NASA transferred this suit to the National Air and Space Museum in 1977.
Long Description
This spacesuit was worn by Thomas Stafford, Commander of the Apollo-Soyuz Test Project (ASTP). The mission, which took place in July, 1975, was the first time astronauts from the US Space Program and Cosmonauts from the Soviet Space Program docked their respective spacecraft and shook hands in space.
The spacesuit was made by the International Latex Corporation, with the designation A-7LB, and weighed approximately 65 pounds. The suit is in the intra-vehicular configuration, and contained slight modifications from the A7LB lunar mission suits.
NASA transferred this suit to the National Air and Space Museum in 1977.
Credit Line
Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Inventory Number
A19772536000
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
Approximate: 10 in. deep x 5 ft. 1 in. tall x 2 ft. 2 in. wide (25.4 x 154.94 x 66.04cm)
Country of Origin
United States of America
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Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nasm_A19772536000