Object Details
Manufacturer
ILC Industries Inc.
Astronaut
Owen K. Garriott
Summary
Skylab 3 was launched on July 28, 1973. It was the second manned Skylab mission and identified as Skylab II on the spacesuits worn by astronauts Alan Bean, Jack Lousma and Owen Garriott.
This spacesuit was made for and worn by Owen Garriott, Science Pilot of the mission, and, like the lunar spacesuits, was 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 capable also of being worn for 14 days in an unpressurized mode.
The spacesuit was made by the International Latex Corporation with the designation A-7LB and was constructed in the Extra-vehicular or EV configuration.
Credit Line
Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Inventory Number
A19761194000
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Pressure Suits
Materials
Overall: Beta cloth, rubber, nylon, plastic
Air and water hose connectors: Anodized aluminum (red, blue)
Neck ring: Anodized aluminium (red)
Wrist disconnects: Anodized aluminum (red on right, blue on left)
Dimensions
Overall: 1ft x 2ft 2in. x 5ft 8in. (30.48 x 66.04 x 172.72cm)
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_A19761194000