Helmet Cover, Pressure Suit, Sokol KV-2

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Object Details

Astronaut

Dennis Tito

Manufacturer

Zvezda

Summary

This is a protective covering for the polycarbonate shield for Dennis Tito's Sokol KV-2 spacesuit. The purpose of this covering is to protect the helmet shield from scratching while the suit was not in use.

Dennis Tito donated the cover when he donated his spacesuit to the museum in 2002.

Credit Line

Gift of Dennis Tito.

Inventory Number

A20030123000

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Pressure Suits-Parts & Structural Components

Materials

Natural Fabric

Elastic

Ink

Dimensions

Clothing: 30.5 x 3.8 x 19.7cm (12 in. x 1 1/2 in. x 7 3/4 in.)

Country of Origin

Russia

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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/nv9f0957fc6-a432-458b-aa23-4f224f57a17a

Record ID

nasm_A20030123000