Object Details
Manufacturer
General Electric Co. (Lynn, MA)
ILC Industries Inc.
Summary
This overshoe is part of a pair that was made for astronaut training purposes prior to the Apollo lunar missions.
The International Latex Corporation made the boots which were part of Cernan's extra-vehicular (EV) equipment. The EV boots were worn over the boots that were integrated into the spacesuit and which included the pressure bladder and thermal coverings. The boots were made with a silicone sole, woven stainless steel uppers (Chromel-R), and included additional layers of thermal protection and beta felt in the soles as protection against extreme temperatures and sharp rocks on the lunar surface.
Transferred from NASA - Johnson Space Center in 1975
Credit Line
Found in collection. Donor unknown at this time. Found on NASM premises.
Inventory Number
A20010292000
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Footwear
Materials
Exterior: Beta cloth, Chromel-R, Velcro, silicone rubber/compound, steel
Interior: Beta cloth
Dimensions
Clothing: 33 x 17.8 x 19.7cm (13 in. x 7 in. x 7 3/4 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_A20010292000