Object Details
Manufacturer
ILC Industries Inc.
Astronaut
Leroy Gordon Cooper Jr.
Summary
This spacesuit was worn by astronaut Gordon Cooper during training sessions.
Training suits were identical to those worn during flight and were designed to provide a life sustaining environment for the astronaut during periods of extra vehicular activity or during unpressurized spacecraft operation. It permitted maximum mobility and was designed to be worn with relative comfort for up to 115 hours in conjunction with the liquid cooling garment. It was also capable of being worn for 14 days in an unpressurized mode.
The spacesuit was made by the International Latex Corporation with the designation A-7L and was constructed in the Extra-Vehicular or EV configuration.
Transferred from NASA in 1977.
Credit Line
Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Inventory Number
A19771267000
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: 7in. x 5ft 4in. x 2ft 2in. (17.78 x 162.56 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_A19771267000