Object Details
Manufacturer
Air Lock Inc.
Astronaut
Donn F. Eisele
Designer
Dr. Robert L. Jones
Subcontractor
Hamilton Standard
Contractor
ILC Industries Inc.
Designer
James H. O'Kane
Summary
This pressure helmet was worn by astronaut Donn Eisele during the Apollo 7 mission in October of 1968. Apollo 7 was the first earth orbital flight of the Apollo missions.
The Apollo pressure helmet was a transparent bubble designed to attach to the spacesuit neck ring. It was constructed of a polycarbonate shell with a red anodized aluminum neck ring, a feed port, a vent pad and duct assembly attached to the rear and a valsalva device attached to the inner ring.
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 in 1982.
Credit Line
Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Inventory Number
A19721013001
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Helmets & Headwear
Materials
Pressure bubble: Polycarbonate, Rubber (Silicone)
Comfort Pad: Anodized aluminum, beta cloth, foam
Neck Disconnect: Anodized aluminum
Dimensions
3-D: 22.9 x 27.9 x 27.9cm (9 x 11 x 11 in.)
Country of Origin
United States of America
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National Air and Space Museum Collection
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nasm_A19721013001