Object Details
Manufacturer
ILC Industries Inc.
Astronaut
Michael Collins
Summary
These pockets were attached to the leg of the spacesuit worn by Michael Collins on the Apollo 11 mission in July, 1969.
Spacesuit construction and astronaut preferences meant that pockets to hold scissors, checklists and other small objects needed to be removable, with the possibility of placement elsewhere - on the other leg for example. They were attached to the spacesuit with the use of loops and tapes, and held in place with velcro tabs.
Transferred to the national Air and Spoace Museum from NASA in 1971.
Credit Line
Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Date
1969
Inventory Number
A19730042004
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Pressure Suits-Parts & Structural Components
Materials
Overall: Beta cloth (Teflon-coated nylon)
Tabs: Velcro
Snaps: Brass, plastic
D-rings: Aluminum
Dimensions
Approximately: 49.53 x 24.13 x 6.35cm (1ft 7 1/2in. x 9 1/2in. x 2 1/2in.)
Country of Origin
United States of America
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National Air and Space Museum Collection
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nasm_A19730042004
