Life Vest, Dual, Aldrin, Apollo 11

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Object Details

Manufacturer

B. Welson & Co., United States of America

Summary

This life vest was stowed aboard Apollo 11 for use in the event of an emergency, and was assigned to lunar module pilot Buzz Aldrin for his use.

Life vests were part of the emergency survival equipment issued to astronauts during the Apollo program. The unit was worn around the upper torso, with straps over the shoulder, and fastened with a buckle in the front. Upon leaving the spacecraft, the two vests would have been deployed.

Transferred from NASA in 1972

Credit Line

Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Inventory Number

A19980027000

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Life Support

Materials

Beta Cloth

Nylon

Rubber

Aluminum

Steel

Chrome Plating

Velcro

Dimensions

3-D: 106.7 x 10.2 x 6.4cm (42 x 4 x 2 1/2 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/nv99c4a2a0d-7fe2-4b70-8671-4e3fcd7e1d26

Record ID

nasm_A19980027000