scanzen: Pressure suit test, c1955. Photo: NASA.The XMC-2 ILC Full Pressure Suit (1955-1959) was built under a contract with the U.S. Air Force and incorporated bellows and convolutes that greatly increased mobility. This suit laid the groundwork for the design of the Apollo space suits.

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Pressure suit test, c1955. Photo: NASA.

The XMC-2 ILC Full Pressure Suit (1955-1959) was built under a contract with the U.S. Air Force and incorporated bellows and convolutes that greatly increased mobility. This suit laid the groundwork for the design of the Apollo space suits.

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