Object Details
Manufacturer
Sierra Engineering Co.
Summary
This emergency oxygen mask and hose were carried aboard Apollo 11 in July 1969 and were assigned to Michael Collins.
The mask was a safety precaution in the event of smoke or toxic gasses filling the spacecraft and would have been worn while the astronauts were suiting up. Once the astronauts were suited up and pressurized, the mask could be removed as they could breathe normally.
Transferred from NASA in 1970.
Credit Line
Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Inventory Number
A19980015000
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Life Support
Materials
Hose: polymer, stainless steel
Mask: Plexiglas visor with polymer mask
Valves: aluminum, stainless steel, rubber
Dimensions
3-D (Mask): 19.1 x 30.5 x 12.7cm (7 1/2 x 12 x 5 in.)
3-D (Hose): 304.8 x 1.3cm (10 x 1/2 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_A19980015000
