Object Details
Astronaut
Charles Conrad, Jr.
Manufacturer
ILC Industries Inc.
Summary
This Pressure Garment is the interior layer of an Apollo spacesuit which was worn by astronaut Pete Conrad during training sessions during the Apollo era.
Training suits were identical to those worn during flight, and were designed to enable the astronauts to accustom themselves to the weight and "feel" of a spacesuit. As with the flight suits, training suits could be pressurized and worn with relative comfort for up to 115 hours in conjunction with the liquid cooling garment.
The spacesuit was made by the International Latex Corporation, with the designation A-7L, and was constructed in the Extra-vehicular or EV configuration. The life support systems were made by Hamilton Standard.
Transferred from NASA in 1978.
Credit Line
Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Inventory Number
A19781473000
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Pressure Suits
Materials
Overall: Rubber/Neoprene compound, Velcro
Connectors: Anodized Aluminum, Beta Cloth
Zipper: Brass, rubber, polyester webbing
Dimensions
Overall (Approximately): 67 in. tall x 25 in. wide x 12 in. deep (170.2 x 63.5 x 30.5cm)
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_A19781473000