Object Details
Manufacturer
Litton Industries
Summary
This is a modified Advanced Extra-Vehicular Suit (AES) that was constructed in the late 1967 or early 1968. AES suits were developed for long-duration lunar activity, but were not used as the Apollo program ended. The exterior is of Chromel-R, a woven stainless steel used as a protective coverlayer on parts of Apollo suits, gloves and boots. This is the only suit known to have been covered with Chromel-R. At the time the fabric cost several hundred dollars per yard. Despite its protective characteristics, engineers decided that the cost was prohibitive.
NASA transferred this suit to the museum in 1976.
Credit Line
Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Inventory Number
A19820455000
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Pressure Suits
Materials
Overall: Chromel-R, rubber,steel
Bearings: Aluminium, stainless steel
Fittings: Anodized aluminium
Dimensions
Approximate: 60 in. tall x 30 in. wide x 16 in. deep (152.4 x 76.2 x 40.64cm)
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_A19820455000