Lunar dust effects on spacesuit systems : insights from the Apollo spacesuits

Abstract

Crew-worn systems/components of Apollo spacesuits were studied to determine contamination, abrasion, and wear or loss of function due to lunar soil particles. Materials studied included outermost soft fabric layers on Apollo 12 and 17 integrated thermal micrometeorite garment assemblies and outermost fabrics on Apollo 17 extravehicular pressure gloves.