Headset, Communications Carrier, Armstrong, Apollo 11

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Object Details

Astronaut

Neil A. Armstrong

Manufacturer

Pacific Plantronics, Inc.

Summary

This communications carrier was used by astronaut Neil Armstrong during the Apollo 11 mission in July 1969. Communications carriers were worn during launch and the mission, and were affectionately known as the "Snoopy Cap" from its resemblance to a famous cartoon character of the era.

It was constructed of an elastic center portion with Teflon fabric sides containing the communications equipment and mouthpiece. It fastened beneath the chin and was worn during the launch sequence, while in the lunar module, and on the lunar surface.

NASA transferred this object to the Musuem in 1979.

Credit Line

Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Inventory Number

A19791774000

Restrictions & Rights

CC0

Type

PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Communications Gear

Materials

Cap: Nylon/Polyester knit, Teflon fabric

Earphones: Plastic, leather, communications cables

Dimensions

Overall (Approximately): 9in. x 10 1/2in. x 9in. (22.86 x 26.67 x 22.86cm)

Country of Origin

United States of America

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Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

Metadata Usage

CC0

Link to Original Record

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv92f6204ff-8027-45ad-a5e3-03b28e825f86

Record ID

nasm_A19791774000