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View record for Pressure Suit, A7-L, Armstrong, Apollo 11, Flown

Contractor
Hamilton Standard
Manufacturer
ILC Industries Inc.
Astronaut
Neil A. Armstrong
Summary
This spacesuit was worn by astronaut Neil Armstrong, Commander 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.
NASA transferred the spacesuit to the National Air and Space Museum in 1971.
Credit Line
Transferred from NASA
Inventory Number
A19730040000
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Pressure Suits
Materials
Overall - beta cloth, rubber, nylon, plastic
Connectors - aluminum (red, blue)
Neck ring - aluminum
Wrist locking rings - aluminum (red, blue)
Zipper--Brass with neoprene gasket
Dimensions
Overall: 5 ft. 6 15/16 in. × 2 ft. 8 5/16 in. × 11 in. (170 × 82 × 28cm)
3-D (Suit with mannequin inside and two trays underneath): 31.8kg (70lb.)
Country of Origin
United States of America
See more items in
National Air and Space Museum Collection
Location
National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC
Exhibition
Destination Moon
Title
Pressure Suit, A7-L, Armstrong, Apollo 11, Flown
National Air and Space Museum
Record ID
nasm_A19730040000
Metadata Usage (text)
Not determined
GUID (Link to Original Record)
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv93248f8ce-b6c4-474d-aac7-88252a2daf73

View record for Visor, Extravehicular, Apollo, A7-L, Apollo 11, Armstrong, Flown

Manufacturer
ILC Industries Inc.
Subcontractor
LTV/MSD
Astronaut
Neil A. Armstrong
Summary
This Extra-vehicular visor assembly was worn by astronaut Neil Armstrong on the lunar surface during his historic Apollo 11 mission in July, 1969.
The A7-L Lunar Extravehicular Visor Assembly consists of a polycarbonate shell onto which the cover, visors, hinges, eyeshades, and latch are attached. It has two visors, one covered with a thermal control coating and the other with a gold optical coating. It also has two side sunshields which could be raised and lowered independently.
This helmet was worn over the pressure helmet and fastened with a latch during EVA periods, and provided impact, micrometeoroid, thermal, ultraviolet and infrared light protection.
Transferred to the National Air and Space Museum from NASA in 1971.
Credit Line
Transferred from NASA, Johnson Space Center
Inventory Number
A19730040001
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Helmets & Headwear
Materials
Overall: Hi-impact plastic, aluminium, beta cloth
Exterior Visor: Gold-laminated polycarbonate
Interior Visor: UV plex
Fittings: Aluminium, steel
Dimensions
3-D: 35.6 x 30.5 x 36.8cm (14 x 12 x 14 1/2 in.)
Country of Origin
United States of America
See more items in
National Air and Space Museum Collection
Location
National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC
Exhibition
Destination Moon
Title
Visor, Extravehicular, Apollo, A7-L, Apollo 11, Armstrong, Flown
National Air and Space Museum
Record ID
nasm_A19730040001
Metadata Usage (text)
Not determined
GUID (Link to Original Record)
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv979d9ea29-4011-498e-84a2-480d4fa21bfa

View record for Glove, Right, A7-L, Extravehicular, Apollo 11, Armstrong, Flown

Manufacturer
ILC Industries Inc.
Astronaut
Neil A. Armstrong
Summary
These Extra-Vehicular (EV) gloves were made for and worn by astronaut Neil Armstrong, Commander of the Apollo 11 mission in July, 1969.
The gloves were constructed of an outer shell of Chromel-R fabric with thermal insulation to provide protection while handling extremely hot or cold objects. The blue fingertips were made of silicone rubber to provide sensitivity. The inner glove was of a rubber/neoprene compound, into which the restraint system was integrated, and they attached to the spacesuit using the same mechanism as the intra-vehicular gloves.
Transferred to the National Air and Space Museum from NASA in 1971.
Credit Line
Transferred from NASA, Johnson Space Center. NASA has the right of first refusal upon deaccession as per agreement.
Inventory Number
A19730040003
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Handwear
Materials
Exterior: Beta cloth, Chromel-R, Velcro, rubber/silicone
Interior: Rubber/Neoprene compound, nylon
Wrist disconnect: Anodized aluminium
Dimensions
3-D: 31.8 x 16.5 x 14cm (12 1/2 x 6 1/2 x 5 1/2 in.)
Country of Origin
United States of America
See more items in
National Air and Space Museum Collection
Location
National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC
Exhibition
Destination Moon
Title
Glove, Right, A7-L, Extravehicular, Apollo 11, Armstrong, Flown
National Air and Space Museum
Record ID
nasm_A19730040003
Metadata Usage (text)
Not determined
GUID (Link to Original Record)
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv96b54a4eb-04a6-4546-a7c5-1ba5dd5304b6

View record for Glove, Left, A7-L, Extravehicular, Apollo 11, Armstrong, Flown

Manufacturer
ILC Industries Inc.
Astronaut
Neil A. Armstrong
Summary
These Extra-Vehicular (EV) gloves were made for and worn by astronaut Neil Armstrong, Commander of the Apollo 11 mission in July, 1969.
The gloves were constructed of an outer shell of Chromel-R fabric with thermal insulation to provide protection while handling extremely hot or cold objects. The blue fingertips were made of silicone rubber to provide sensitivity. The inner glove was of a rubber/neoprene compound, into which the restraint system was integrated, and they attached to the spacesuit using the same mechanism as the intra-vehicular gloves.
Transferred to the National Air and Space Museum from NASA in 1971.
Credit Line
Transferred from NASA, Johnson Space Center
Inventory Number
A19730040002
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Handwear
Materials
Exterior: Beta cloth, Chromel-R, Velcro, rubber/silicone
Interior: Rubber/Neoprene compound, nylon
Wrist disconnect: Anodized aluminium
Dimensions
3-D: 31.8 x 14.6 x 14cm (12 1/2 x 5 3/4 x 5 1/2 in.)
Country of Origin
United States of America
See more items in
National Air and Space Museum Collection
Location
National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC
Exhibition
Destination Moon
Title
Glove, Left, A7-L, Extravehicular, Apollo 11, Armstrong, Flown
National Air and Space Museum
Record ID
nasm_A19730040002
Metadata Usage (text)
Not determined
GUID (Link to Original Record)
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv92235382e-e723-4b3c-b6ab-693e4ea8cef8
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