Object Details
Manufacturer
Pacific Plantronics, Inc.
Astronaut
Walter Cunningham
Summary
This communications carrier was worn by astronaut Walt Cunningham during his Apollo 7 mission in October 1968. Communications carriers were worn during launch and the mission, and were affectionately known as the "Snoopy Cap" from their 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 through the launch sequence and while in the lunar module and on the lunar surface.
Transferred from NASA to the National Air and Space Museum.
Credit Line
Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Inventory Number
A20050105000
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Communications Gear
Materials
Synthetic Fabric
Leather
Rubber
Aluminum
Velcro
Paint
Adhesive
Wool
Plastic
Steel
Copper Alloy
Ink
Gold Plating
Cap: Nylon/Polyester knit, Teflon fabric
Earphones: Plastic, leather, communications cables
Dimensions
Approximate: 9 1/2 in. × 1 ft. 2 in. × 9 1/4 in. (24.1 × 35.6 × 23.5cm)
Display (On Display Mount): 21 × 29.2 × 30.5cm (8 1/4 × 11 1/2 × 1 ft.)
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_A20050105000