Object Details
Subcontractor
Air Lock Inc.
Astronaut
Donald K. Slayton
Manufacturer
ILC Industries Inc.
Summary
This pressure helmet was substituted by NASA for the one worn by astronaut Donald "Deke" Slayton on the historic ASTP mission in July, 1975.
The pressure helmet was a transparent bubble designed to attach to the spacesuit neck ring, and was constructed of a polycarbonate shell with an anodized aluminum neck ring. A vent pad/comfort pad was attached to the rear, with an emergency feed port on the side.
There were two helmet neck ring configurations used on Apollo suits which were not interchangable, the earlier configuration was anodized blue, with the later configuration being anodized red.
Transferred to the National Air and Space Museum from NASA in 1977.
Credit Line
Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Inventory Number
A19772537001
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Helmets & Headwear
Materials
Pressure bubble: Clear polycarbonate
Neck Ring: Anodized aluminium
Comfort pad: Aluminium with padded beta cloth
Dimensions
3-D: 31.8 x 25.4 x 26.7cm (12 1/2 x 10 x 10 1/2 in.)
Other (neck ring): 10in. (25.4cm)
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_A19772537001