The design, construction, and materials used in the Apollo space suit are discussed. The various materials and combinations of materials to obtain the desired type of protection are identified. Detailed descriptions are provided of the pressure garment, liquid cooled garment, extravehicular gloves, helmet, and boots.
Apollo Space-Suit Materials
Conference on Materials for Improved Fire Safety ; 1970 ; Houston, TX, US
1971-01-01
Conference paper
No indication
English
Apollo suit substantially redesigned
Engineering Index Backfile | 1965
|Manned chamber testing of Apollo prototype space suit
Engineering Index Backfile | 1964
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