Object Details
Subcontractor
Air Lock Inc.
Manufacturer
ILC Industries Inc.
Astronaut
Walter M. Schirra, Jr.
Summary
This spacesuit was worn by astronaut Walter "Wally" Schirra when he commanded the Apollo 7 mission in October 1968. This mission was the first to be launched since the fire in January of the previous year and was an Earth orbital mission, designed to test the Apollo systems, including the newly designed spacesuit.
This spacesuit has the designation A7-L and was constructed in the EV (extra-vehicular) configuration. The Apollo spacesuit was designed to provide a life sustaining environment for the astronaut during periods of extra vehicular activity or during unpressurized spacecraft operation. It provided the wearer with 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.
Transferred from NASA - Manned Spacecraft Center in 1969.
Credit Line
Transferred from Space Technology Inc., Ranger Systems Division
Inventory Number
A19730228000
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Pressure Suits
Materials
Exterior: Beta cloth, nylon, polyester, velcro, plastic, brass, steel
Interior: Rubber/Neoprine, nylon
Connectors: Anodized aluminium
Neckring: Anodized Aliminium, rubber-silicone
Wrist locking rings: Anodized aluminium
Dimensions
Overall: 5ft 6in. x 2ft 8in. x 11in. (167.64 x 81.3 x 27.9cm)
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_A19730228000