Pressure Suit, Apollo, A5-L, Prototype

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Object Details

Manufacturer

ILC Industries Inc.

Summary

This developmental suit was manufactured in early 1966 in its original A5-L form. During testing, it was modified by adding ankle and shoulder features that were later associated with A6-L and A7-L suits.

NASA transferred this suit to the Museum in 1976.

Credit Line

Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Inventory Number

A19770355000

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Pressure Suits

Materials

Exterior: Nylon, polyester, rubber/Neoprene compound, steel, aluminium

Interior: Rubber/Neoprene compound, nylon

Zippers: Brass/rubber

Wrist/neck disconnects: Anodized aluminium

Dimensions

Overall: 5ft 2in. x 2ft 1in. x 11in. (157.48 x 63.5 x 27.94cm)

Country of Origin

United States of America

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National Air and Space Museum Collection

Location

National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC

Exhibition

Destination Moon

Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

Metadata Usage

Not determined

Link to Original Record

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv9f5dc7faf-a660-4c18-a399-f71006a42805

Record ID

nasm_A19770355000