Astronaut:

Buzz Aldrin  Search this

Manufacturer:

ILC Industries Inc.  Search this

Materials:

Overall - beta cloth, rubber, nylon, plastic

Connectors - aluminum (red, blue)

Neck ring - aluminum

Wrist rings - aluminum (red, blue)

Dimensions:

Overall: 5 ft. 6 15/16 in. tall x 2 ft. 8 5/16 in. wide x 11 in. deep (170.02 x 82 x 27.9cm)

Type:

PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Pressure Suits

Country of Origin:

United States of America

Summary:

This spacesuit was worn by astronaut Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin, lunar module pilot of the Apollo 11 mission which landed the first man on the moon on July 20, 1969.

The lunar spacesuits were designed to provide a life sustaining environment for the astronaut during periods of extra vehicular activity or during unpressurized spacecraft operation. They 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 has the designation A-7L, and was constructed in the Extra-vehicular or EV configuration.

Transferred from NASA in 1971.

Credit Line:

Transferred from NASA,Manned Spacecraft Center

Inventory Number:

A19730041000

Restrictions & Rights:

Usage conditions apply

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National Air and Space Museum Collection

Data Source:

National Air and Space Museum

GUID:

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EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:nasm_A19730041000