Object Details
Manufacturer
ILC Industries Inc.
Astronaut
Richard F. Gordon
Summary
This spacesuit was made for and worn by Richard Gordon during training sessions in his capacity as back-up Commander for the Apollo 15 mission.
Training suits were identical to those used during missions and were designed to provide a life sustaining environment for the astronaut during periods of extra vehicular activity or during unpressurized spacecraft operation. These suits permitted maximum mobility and were designed to be worn with relative comfort for up to 115 hours in conjunction with the liquid cooling garment. If necessary, they were also capable of being worn for 14 days in an unpressurized mode.
The spacesuit was made by the International Latex Corporation with the designation A7-L and was constructed in the Extra-vehicular or EV configuration.
Transferred to NASM in 1983.
Credit Line
Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Inventory Number
A19830126000
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Pressure Suits
Materials
Overall - beta cloth, rubber/neoprene, nylon, plastic
Connectors - anodized aluminum (red, blue)
Neck ring - anodized aluminum
Wrist locking rings - anodized aluminum (red, blue)
Other: brass, steel, rubber (silicone), velcro, PVC, polycarbonate
Dimensions
Overall: 5ft 4in. x 2ft 3in. x 8in. (162.6 x 68.6 x 20.3cm)
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_A19830126000