Earpiece, Molded, Aldrin, Apollo 11

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Object Details

Astronaut

Buzz Aldrin

Manufacturer

Unknown

Summary

This is a communicaitons system earpiece, custom molded to fit the left ear of Apollo 11 astronaut Buzz Aldrin. It allowed him to easily and comfortably hear transmissions from Mission Control during the mission while he was in the command module.

NASA transferred the communications earpiece to the Museum in 1970 with other Apollo 11 equipment.

Credit Line

Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Inventory Number

A19791574000

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Communications Gear

Materials

Rubber

Plastic

Dimensions

Overall: 31.12 x 2.86 x 1.91cm (1ft 1/4in. x 1 1/8in. x 3/4in.)

Country of Origin

United States of America

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National Air and Space Museum Collection

Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

Metadata Usage

Not determined

Link to Original Record

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv901e496e8-fe74-48b8-ba5f-552d0ffe2387

Record ID

nasm_A19791574000