NASA Photo ID: S67-41022 File Name: 10074695.jpg
Film Type: 4x5 Date Taken: 08/18/67
Title: Back view of test subject modeling uprated Apollo A6L pressure suit
Description:
Back view of test subject modeling 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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