Bag, Helmet Stowage, Schmitt, Apollo 17

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Object Details

Astronaut

Harrison H. Schmitt

Manufacturer

ILC Industries Inc.

Summary

This bag was used to transfer and store the helmets worn by astronaut Harrison "Jack" Schmitt during the last Apollo 17 mission in December, 1972.

The interior of the bag has a fitted base into which the Extra-Vehicular (EV) gloves may be secured along with the EV helmet. The Intra-Vehicular (IV) gloves were stored in this way during EV periods.

This helmet bag was transferred to the National Air and Space Museum from NASA in 1985.

Credit Line

Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Inventory Number

A19850331000

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Accessories

Materials

Exterior: Beta cloth, Velcro

Interior: Plastic, Beta cloth, Velcro

Dimensions

3-D: 35.6 x 30.5 x 38.1cm (14 x 12 x 15 in.)

Country of Origin

United States of America

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Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

Metadata Usage

Not determined

Link to Original Record

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv9f76c4236-2c9e-4c17-9b15-d720566cf554

Record ID

nasm_A19850331000