Object Details
Manufacturer
Air Lock Inc.
Designer
Dr. Robert L. Jones
Contractor
Hamilton Standard
Subcontractor
ILC Industries Inc.
Designer
James H. O'Kane
Astronaut
Michael Collins
Summary
This pressure helmet was made for and worn by astronaut Michael Collins, Command Module Pilot of the Apollo 11 mission to the moon in July 1966.
The Apollo pressure helmet was a transparent bubble designed to attach to the spacesuit neck ring. It was constructed of a polycarbonate shell with a red anodized aluminum neck ring, a feed port, a vent pad and duct assembly attached to the rear and a valsalva device attached to the inner ring.
Transferred to NASM from NASA - Manned Spacecraft Center in 1971.
Credit Line
Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Date
1969
Inventory Number
A19730042001
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Helmets & Headwear
Materials
Polycarbonate
Beta Cloth
Velcro
Anodized Aluminium
Adhesive
Silicone
Synthetic Rubber
Dimensions
3-D: 27.6 x 32.7 x 28.6cm (10 7/8 x 12 7/8 x 11 1/4 in.)
Other (Neck disconnect): 9 3/4in. (24.8cm)
Country of Origin
United States of America
See more items in
National Air and Space Museum Collection
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nasm_A19730042001
