Object Details
- Manufacturer
- B. Welson & Co., United States of America
- Summary
- During the Apollo missions, the astronauts were able to change out of the full pressure suit they wore during launch, into a lightweight four-piece garment known as Inflight coveralls. This garment was worn by astronaut Jack Swigert during training for the Apollo 13 mission in April, 1970.
- The garment is constructed of a Teflon-coated beta cloth which is highly fire resistant, and the "slippery" qualities of the fabric enabled the astronaut to don and doff the garment with ease in a weightless environment.
- Credit Line
- Transferred from NASA - Johnson Space Center
- Inventory Number
- A19781959001
- Restrictions & Rights
- Usage conditions apply
- Type
- PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Flight Clothing
- Materials
- Overall: Teflon cloth, elastic, velcro, plastic
- Snaps: Chrome-plated steel
- Dimensions
- Clothing: 88.9 x 55.9 x 2.5cm (35 x 22 x 1 in.)
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- See more items in
- National Air and Space Museum Collection
- National Air and Space Museum
- Record ID
- nasm_A19781959001
- GUID (Link to Original Record)
- http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv9329a00b9-ed71-4354-90be-30df0abb071c
