Pressure Suit, Manned Orbiting Laboratory, Prototype

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Object Details

Manufacturer

Hamilton Standard

Summary

This spacesuit was constructed by the Hamilton Standard Corporation for the US Air Force, MOL (Manned Orbiting Laboratory) program in the early 1960s. The MOL program was an Air Force intelligence-gathering program that never became operational.

The suit was a front-opening, full pressure suit, and incorporated many new design features, and included a one-piece helmet and gloves with stainless steel "finger-nails".

Transferred to NASM from NASA - Manned Spacecraft Center in 1973

Credit Line

Transferred from the U.S. Air Force

Inventory Number

A19771018000

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Pressure Suits

Materials

Exterior: Nylon, polyester, aluminium

Interior: Rubber/Neoprene, polyester, aluminium

other: HT-1 Nomex, copper, brass, nylon, neoprene-coated nylon, rubber/neoprene, rubber (silicone), anodized aluminum, aluminum, steel, plastic

Dimensions

Approximately: 62inches long x 27inches wide x 8inches deep. (157.48 x 68.58 x 20.32cm)

Country of Origin

United States of America

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Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

Metadata Usage

Not determined

Link to Original Record

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv90392baf3-4335-4082-b10a-de77fdcfae36

Record ID

nasm_A19771018000