Object Details
Manufacturer
ILC Industries Inc.
Summary
This is an Apollo pressure helmet used by various astronauts during training sessions.
The Apollo pressure helmet was a blow-molded, clear polycarbonate shell with a molded bayonet base which was bonded to the helmet neck ring. The neck ring was the male half of the suit neck-ring assembly, and there were two configurations used on Apollo suits which were not interchangable. The earlier configuration was anodized blue, with the later configuration being anodized red.
Transferred from NASA - Johnson Space Center in 1985.
Credit Line
Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Inventory Number
A19850452000
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Helmets & Headwear
Materials
Shell: Polycarbonate
Neckring: Anodized aluminium (blue)
Dimensions
3-D: 25.4 x 27.9 x 26.7cm (10 x 11 x 10 1/2 in.)
Country of Origin
United States of America
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Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nasm_A19850452000