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Extravehicular mobility unit

Abstract

The Apollo extravehicular mobility unit (EMU) consisted of a highly mobile, anthropomorphic pressure vessel and a portable life support system. The EMU used for the first lunar landing is described along with the changes made in the EMU design during the program to incorporate the results of experience and to provide new capabilities. The performance of the EMU is discussed.

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Maurice A. Carson, Michael N. Rouen, Charles C. Lutz, James W. McBarron, II. 1975-01-01. Extravehicular mobility unit. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/19760005607

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