FLOWN Apollo A7-L SUIT edgar mitchell lmp Apollo 14

 




 



Manufacturer: ILC Industries Inc.

Astronaut: Edgar Dean Mitchell

Dimensions: Overall: 5ft 6in. x 2ft 8in. x 11in. (167.6 x 81.3 x 27.9cm)

Materials: Exterior: Beta cloth, Chromel-R, nylon, polyester, velcro Interior: Rubber, nylon Connectors: Anodized aluminium, 2 red, 4 blue Neckring: Anodized aluminium, red Wrist bearings: Anodized aluminium, red and blue

This spacesuit was worn by astronaut and Lunar Module Pilot Edgar Mitchell during the Apollo 14 mission in January, 1971. Apollo 14 was the third lunar landing during which the astronauts explored the Fra Mauro Highlands..

The International Latex Corporation designed and constructed the spacesuit in the configuration for extra-vehicular activities, with the NASA designation ofA-7L. When combined with the portable life support system and other components making up the extravehicular mobility unit, the suit weighed approximately 82 kilograms (180 pounds) here on Earth.

NASA transferred the suit to the National Air and Space Museum in 1971.

Inventory number: A19720588000
 credit: Smithsonian (NASM)

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