Cover, Visor, Spacesuit, Sokol KV-2, Thagard

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Object Details

Astronaut

Norman E. Thagard

Manufacturer

Zvezda

Summary

This is a protective covering for the polycarbonate shield for Norman Thagard's Sokol KV-2 spacesuit. The purpose of this covering is to protect the helmet shield from scratching while the suit was not in use.

NASA donated the cover when it transferred Thagard's spacesuit to the museum in 1996.

Credit Line

Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Inventory Number

A19970069011

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Pressure Suits-Parts & Structural Components

Materials

Cotton

Elastic

Ink

synthetic knit fabric and elastic

Dimensions

Overall: 34.3 x 15.9 x 4.4cm (13 1/2 x 6 1/4 x 1 3/4 in.)

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Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

Metadata Usage

Not determined

Link to Original Record

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv948d1ba57-ea1b-407d-bae7-e3e8b41d056d

Record ID

nasm_A19970069011