Helmet, AX-2

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Object Details

Manufacturer

NASA Ames Research Center

Summary

This helmet was constructed for the AX-2 Advanced Extra-Vehicular suit at NASA - Ames Research Center in 1966-67. It is the only oval-shaped helmet known to have been made for the AES suit program, and was an evolution of a helmet made by ILC for the MOL (USAF Manned Orbiting Laboratory) program.

Transferred to NASM from NASA - Ames in 2004

Credit Line

Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Inventory Number

A20040264001

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Helmets & Headwear

Materials

Bubble: Clear polycarbonate

Neck-ring Disconnect: Anodized aluminum

Dimensions

3-D: 27.9 x 33 x 30.5cm (11 x 13 x 12 in.)

Country of Origin

United States of America

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Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

Metadata Usage

Not determined

Link to Original Record

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv9b29c8b9e-348d-4d92-923a-9e12dc713c8f

Record ID

nasm_A20040264001