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This spacesuit was constructed in 1968 by the Hamilton Standard Company for the US Air Force Manned Orbiting Laboratory (MOL) program in the early 1960s. The MOL program was an Air Force intelligence-gathering program that never became operational.

The suit is Development Suit #1, and was used to verify the cost-saving production methods used at Hamilton Standard. It is missing its short sleeved thermal cover garments. The spacesuit was developed by NASA's Manned Spaceflight Center, Crew Systems Division in conjunction with the Air Force and designed and constructed by the Hamilton Standard Company of Windsor Locks, Connecticut.

NASA transferred the suit to the National Air and Space Museum in 1972.

 Display Status

This object is not on display at the National Air and Space Museum. It is either on loan or in storage.
Object Details
Country of Origin United States of America Type PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Pressure Suits Manufacturer Hamilton Standard
 Dimensions Approximately: 62inches long x 27 inches wide x 8inches deep. (157.48 x 68.58 x 20.32cm)
 Materials Exterior: Nylon, polyester, aluminium
Interior: Rubber/Neoprene, polyester, aluminium
 Inventory Number A19730859000 Credit Line Transferred from NASA - Manned Spacecraft Center Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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