Neck Dam, Shepard, Apollo 14

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Object Details

Manufacturer

ILC Industries Inc.

Summary

This neck dam was worn by astronaut Alan B. Shepard, Jr., Commander of the Apollo 14 mission that occured in January 1971. The neck dam sealed the spacesuit at the neck to provide extra flotation and greater in-water comfort/ thermal protection in a rescue emergency.

NASA transferred this neck dam to the museum after the Apollo 14 mission.

Credit Line

Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Inventory Number

A19720597000

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Accessories

Materials

Overall: Rubber/Neoprene compound

Neck disconnect: Stainless steel, steel

Dimensions

3-D: 28.6 x 24.1 x 2.5cm (11 1/4 x 9 1/2 x 1 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/nv9f545f7dc-1d1f-4c64-8541-8a14f4973e52

Record ID

nasm_A19720597000