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Overall walk-around of the suit's entrance zipper.

Picture 5 of 6.

One end of the zipper is at the neck near the right shoulder. It wraps, diagonally, around the suit, with the other end above the left hip. This is largely the same as on the Apollo A7LB suit, but located lower on the torso, making it easier to don and doff the suit.

Note that there are actually two zippers, an inner pressure zipper and an outer restraint zipper.

 
Kerwin Skylab Suit entrance, restraint, and pressure zippers at U.S. Space and Rocket Center
Time picture taken Fri Jan 20 10:27:40 2012
Location picture taken Marshall Visitor Center Area
"Old" Museum
U.S. Space & Rocket Center
Huntsville, AL
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