Headset, Lightweight, Armstrong, Apollo 11

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Object Details

Astronaut

Neil A. Armstrong

Manufacturer

Pacific Plantronics, Inc.

Summary

This lightweight communications headset was worn by astronaut Neil Armstrong on the Apollo 11 mission in July 1969. Though the astronauts wore a full communications cap under their helmets with their spacesuits, this headset was lighter and less confining so used more regularly during normal operations inside the spacecraft.

NASA transferred this tube to the Museum in 1970 with other Apollo 11 equipment.

Credit Line

Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Inventory Number

A19791737000

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Communications Gear

Materials

Earphones: Plastic, foam, communications equipment

Connecting Frame: Fabric-covered steel

Dimensions

Approximate: 1 in. deep x 9 in. long x 9 in. wide (2.54 x 22.86 x 22.86cm)

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/nv98a8f41bf-e7f9-4e8d-af1b-dd38566f0a42

Record ID

nasm_A19791737000