Object Details
Manufacturer
Air Lock Inc.
Summary
This is an incomplete Apollo pressure helmet. It is missing the helmet pad at the rear, also used to dissipate oxygen into the helmet, and the emergency feed port at the side. Its history of use is unknown.
The Apollo pressure helmet was a blow-molded, clear polycarbonate shell with a molded bayonet base which was bonded to the helmet neck ring. The neck ring was the male half of the suit neck-ring assembly, and there were two configurations used on Apollo suits which were not interchangable. The earlier configuration was anodized blue, the later configuration was anodized red.
NASA transferred this helmet to the National Air and Space Museum in 1977.
Credit Line
Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Inventory Number
A19830344000
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Helmets & Headwear
Materials
Bubble: Polycarbonate
Neck Disconnect: Anodized aluminium (blue)
Dimensions
3-D: 25.4 x 25.4 x 26.7cm (10 x 10 x 10 1/2 in.)
Country of Origin
United States of America
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National Air and Space Museum Collection
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nasm_A19830344000