Object Details
Astronaut
Eugene A. Cernan
Manufacturer
ILC Industries Inc.
Summary
This spacesuit was the last spacesuit worn on the moon, and was made for, and worn by astronaut Eugene A. Cernan, commander of the Apollo 17 mission in December of 1972.
The suit was constructed by the International Latex Corporation, with the designation A-7LB, and consisted of approximately 26 layers of materials designed to protect the astronaut from the extremes of temperature to be found in the vacuum of space and on the lunar surface. When combined with the portable life support system and other components making up the extravehicular mobility unit, it all weighed approximately 185 pounds here on earth.
Transferred to the national Air and Space Museum from NASA in 1974.
Credit Line
Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Inventory Number
A19740133000
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Pressure Suits
Materials
Exterior: Beta cloth, Chromel-R, nylon, polyester, Aluminium, velcro
Interior: Nylon, rubber/Neoprine, mylar, polyester
Neckring: Anodized aluminium, red
Connectors: Anodized aluminium, 2 red, 4 blue
Wrist locking rings: Anodized aluminium, one red, one blue
Dimensions
Overall: 71 × 29 × 15 in., 35.4kg (180.3 × 73.7 × 38.1cm, 78lb.)
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_A19740133000