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The space suit
  The space suit Cernan wore on his mission. It was one hell of a task getting into it, he recalls. But once on the moon, it provided unbelievable flexibility and comfort.

Cernan had also worn size 10.5 boots.

Because of the big 'fishbowl' helmet, he could hear only the steady hiss of oxygen from his life-support briefcase.

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