Jacket, Skylab 2, Kerwin

Object Details

Manufacturer

B. Welson & Co., United States of America

Summary

This long-sleeve, custom-fit, waist-length jacket was part of the Skylab crews' in-orbit wardrobe. Its strategically placed snaps, zippers, velcro and pockets were practical features for clothing worn in weightlessness. Matching trousers/shorts, short-sleeve knit shirts, and soft fabric ankle-boots completed the ensemble of "constant wear garments," all made of comfortable, fire-resistant woven durette fabric. Skylab astronauts lived aboard the space station for long-duration flights of 28, 59 and 84 days in 1973-1974. All their clothing was stored in Skylab before it was launched.

NASA donated this jacket, issued to astronaut Joe Kerwin, to the Museum in 1977 for display in the backup Skylab orbital workshop.

Credit Line

Transferred from NASA Johnson Space Center

Inventory Number

A19772817000

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Flight Clothing

Materials

woven durette fabric with velcro, metal zippers, snaps; embroidered patches

Dimensions

Clothing: 61 × 61 × 2.5cm, 0.5kg (24 × 24 × 1 in., 1lb.)

Country of Origin

United States of America

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National Air and Space Museum Collection

Location

Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA

Hangar

Mary Baker Engen Restoration Hangar

National Air and Space Museum

Record ID

nasm_A19772817000

Metadata Usage (text)

Not determined

GUID (Link to Original Record)

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv956de8978-2dc9-49f6-a3d7-99417919e5c7