Helmet, Pressure, Hemispherical, RX2-A

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Object Details

Summary

This dome or hemispherical-shaped helmet was designed to give the wearer a wide range of vision, while maintaining full pressure. The helmet is made of polycarbonate with an anodized aluminum neck ring that fits directly into the neck ring of the suit.

This helmet was constructed in 1964 and was experimental, designed for the series of advanced extra-vehicular suits made for NASA during the 1960s and 1970s.

Transferred from NASA Johnson Space Center in 1977.

Credit Line

Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Inventory Number

A19820453001

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Helmets & Headwear

Materials

Overall: Polycarbonate dome

Disconnect system: Aluminum and steel

Dimensions

3-D: 20.3 x 35.6cm (8 x 14 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/nv9970f7504-e3cc-465d-b5cd-f5f9c6d5ce5f

Record ID

nasm_A19820453001