Astronaut:

Harrison H. Schmitt  Search this

Manufacturer:

ILC Industries Inc.  Search this

Materials:

Exterior: Beta cloth, Chromel-R, nylon, polyester, Aluminium, velcro

Interior: Nylon, rubber/Neoprine, mylar, polyester

Neckring: Anodized aluminium, red

Connectors: Anodized aluminium, 2 red, 4 blue

Wrist locking rings: Anodized aluminium, one red, one blue

Dimensions:

Overall: 5ft 11in. x 2ft 5in. x 1ft 3in. (180.34 x 73.66 x 38.1cm)

Type:

PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Pressure Suits

Country of Origin:

United States of America

Summary:

This spacesuit was made for, and worn by lunar module pilot Harrison Schmitt for the December 1972 Apollo 17 mission: the last mission to land men on the Moon in December 1972.

The International Latex Corporation made the spacesuit, with the designation A7-LB. When combined with the portable life support system and other components making up the extravehicular mobility unit, the suit weighed approximately 185 pounds (on Earth).

Transferred to the National Air and Space Museum from NASA - Johnson Space Center in 1974.

Credit Line:

Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Inventory Number:

A19740183000

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_A19740183000