Object Details
Manufacturer
B. Welson & Co., United States of America
Astronaut
Fred W. Haise Jr.
Summary
This garment was worn by astronaut Fred Haise during training for the Apollo 13 mission in April, 1970. During the Apollo missions, the astronauts were able to change out of the full pressure suit they wore during launch, into a lightweight four-piece garment known as Inflight coveralls.
The garment is constructed of a Teflon-coated beta cloth which is highly fire resistant, and the "slippery" qualities of the fabric enabled the astronaut to don and doff the garment with ease in a weightless environment.
The jacket had a US flag on the left shoulder and a NASA "meatball" logo on the upper torso. Flight garments had a mission symbol attached to the upper left torso.
Transferred from NASA in 1979.
Credit Line
Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Inventory Number
A19791220000
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Flight Clothing
Materials
Overall: Teflon cloth, elastic, velcro, plastic
Snaps: Chrome-plated steel
Dimensions
Clothing: 61 x 73.7 x 2.5cm (24 x 29 x 1 in.)
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_A19791220000