Object Details
Manufacturer
Air Lock Inc.
Designer
Dr. Robert L. Jones
Subcontractor
Hamilton Standard
Contractor
ILC Industries Inc.
Astronaut
James A. Lovell Jr.
Designer
James H. O'Kane
Summary
This pressure helmet was worn by astronaut James Lovell during the Apollo 8 mission in December of 1968. Apollo 8 was the first lunar orbital flight of the Apollo missions.
The Apollo pressure helmet was a molded, polycarbonate shell with a bayonet base bonded to the helmet neck ring, and was the male half of the suit neck-ring assembly. There were two configurations used on Apollo suits which were not interchangable, the earlier configuration was anodized blue, with the later configuration being anodized red.
NASA transferred this helmet to the National Air and Space Museum in 1969.
Credit Line
Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Inventory Number
A19700343001
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Helmets & Headwear
Materials
Pressure bubble: Polycarbonate
Comfort Pad: Anodized aluminium, beta cloth
Neck Disconnect: Anodized aluminum
Dimensions
3-D (see note): 22.9 × 30.5 × 22.9cm, 1.1kg (9 × 1 × 9 in., 2.5lb.)
Country of Origin
United States of America
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Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nasm_A19700343001