Object Details
Manufacturer
Adidas
Summary
On October 24, 2014, Dr. Alan Eustace used a state-of-the-art pressure suit assembly to ascend to the top of the stratosphere beneath a large plastic balloon and sky dive back to Earth. He reportedly reached a maximum altitude of 135,889 feet.
These glasses were worn by Eustace during his jump. Eustace wore the Adidas Elevation Climacool sunglasses to protect his eyes from harmful UV light. These sunglasses use a ventilation system that prevents fogging by managing air flow via special vents on the pad.
The Eustace-Kwan family donated this item along with the suit to the Museum in 2015.
Credit Line
Gift of Alan Eustace
Inventory Number
A20150538001
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Special Devices
Materials
plastic, elastic
Dimensions
3-D: 21.6 × 15.2 × 5.1cm (8 1/2 × 6 × 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_A20150538001