Object Details
Manufacturer
NASA Manned Spacecraft Center, Crew Systems Division
Summary
These sunglasses were part of the emergency/survival rucksack of an Apollo spacecraft. They are made of ultra-violet filtering plastic and coated nylon, and when fitted in place with an elastic band, provided the astronauts with the maximum amount of eye protection.
This item was not flown. It was transferred to the Smithsonian in 1978.
Credit Line
Transferred from the NASA - Johnson Space Center
Inventory Number
A19782009007
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
EQUIPMENT-Survival
Materials
Side portions: Orange, plasticized nylon
Lenses: Green plastic
Closures: Elastic and Velcro
Dimensions
3-D: 20.3 x 1.3 x 6.4cm (8 x 1/2 x 2 1/2 in.)
Country of Origin
United States of America
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National Air and Space Museum Collection
Location
Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA
Exhibit Station
Human Spaceflight
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nasm_A19782009007
