NASA Photo ID: S67-41142 File Name: 10074692.jpg
Film Type: 4x5 Date Taken: 08/18/67
Title: Test subject models uprated Apollo A6L pressure suit
Description:
Test subject models the uprated Apollo A6L pressure suit manufactured by
International Latex Corporation, under contract to NASA. The suit
incorporates changes recommended by the Apollo Review Board. The outer
surface is of Beta fabric. The patches on shoulders, elbows, knees and back
are of metal fiber cloth. The Beta fabric is made by Owens-Corning
Fiberglass Corporation. The nylon fabric used in the suit was made by
Dupont.
Subject terms:
EXAMINATION
IMPROVEMENT
PRESSURE SUITS
SPACE SUITS
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