Object Details
Manufacturer
B. Welson & Co., United States of America
Astronaut
Stuart A. Roosa
Summary
This jacket is part of a four-piece inflight coverall assigned to astronaut Stuart Roosa for use during training prior to his Apollo 14 mission in January 1971.
The complete garment consists of jacket, trousers and boots which had a circular Velcro patch on the soles. It 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 also had a mission symbol attached to the upper torso.
NASA transferred this object to the museum in 1979.
Credit Line
Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Inventory Number
A19791208000
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Flight Clothing
Materials
Overall: Teflon-coated Beta cloth
Snaps: Chrome-covered brass
Dimensions
Clothing: 61 x 50.8 x 2.5cm (24 x 20 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_A19791208000