Object Details
Manufacturer
Hamilton Standard
Summary
This was the first in a series of prototype spacesuits that Hamilton Standard submitted to the U.S. Air Force for potential use in the Manned Orbiting Laboratory (MOL) program. The MOL program was a planned human tended reconnaissance space station. This suit design differs from the Apollo suits of the time in that it was designed for orbiting spacewalks only and not for use on the Moon. This suit lacks the coverlayer and shows much of the detail of the restrain system that prevented it from ballooning when under pressure.
NASA obtained this suit from the Department of Defense after the cancellation of the MOL program and transferred it to the Museum in 1979.
Credit Line
Transferrred from NASA Johnson Space Center
Inventory Number
A19800039000
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Pressure Suits
Materials
Steel, nylon, rubber/neoprene, stainless steel, adhesive, plastic
Dimensions
Approximate: 22.86 x 160.02 x 76.2cm (9in. x 5ft 3in. x 2ft 6in.)
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_A19800039000