Object Details
Astronaut
Harrison H. Schmitt
Manufacturer
ILC Industries Inc.
Summary
This spacesuit was made for, and worn by lunar module pilot Harrison Schmitt for the December 1972 Apollo 17 mission. This was the last mission to land men on the Moon in the 20th century.
The International Latex Corporation made the spacesuit, with the designation A7-LB. When combined with the portable life support system and other components making up the extravehicular mobility unit, the suit weighed approximately 185 pounds (on Earth).
Transferred to the National Air and Space Museum from NASA - Johnson Space Center in 1974.
Credit Line
Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Inventory Number
A19740183000
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: 5ft 11in. x 2ft 5in. x 1ft 3in. (180.34 x 73.66 x 38.1cm)
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_A19740183000