Object Details
Manufacturer
LTV/MSD for ILC Industries, Inc.
Summary
This visor assembly is an earlier version of the type that was worn on the lunar surface. This A6-L visor assembly was not fitted with a beta-cloth cover.
The A6-L Lunar Extravehicular Visor Assembly consisted of a polycarbonate shell onto which the visors, hinges, eyeshades, and latch were attached. It had two visors, one covered with a thermal control coating and the other with a gold optical coating.
This helmet was worn over the pressure helmet and fastened with a latch during EVA periods, and provided impact, micrometeoroid, thermal, ultraviolet and infrared light protection.
Transferred to the National Air and Space Museum from NASA in 1981
Credit Line
Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Inventory Number
A19820243000
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Helmets & Headwear
Materials
Overall: Hi-impact plastic, aluminium
Exterior Visor: Gold-laminated polycarbonate
Interior Visor: UV plex
Fittings: Aluminium, steel
Dimensions
3-D: 34.3 x 36.8 x 38.1cm (13 1/2 x 14 1/2 x 15 in.)
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_A19820243000