Umbilical, Life Support, Skylab

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Object Details

Manufacturer

Airesearch Mfg. Co.

Summary

This life support umbilical was designed for the Skylab astronauts. During Skylab EVAs, the astronauts were connected to the vehicle by this umbilical, through which gases and liquid cooling were transported to and from the astronaut. The umbilical was also equipped with an emergency oxygen supply and electrical system for communications, and bio-medical monitoring.

This umbilical was used dudring training sessions prior to the missions.

Transferred from NASA in 1986.

Credit Line

Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Inventory Number

A19940104000

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Life Support

Materials

Exterior: Beta cloth

Interior: plastic, rubber, copper, pvc, aluminum

Fittings: Anodized aluminun

Dimensions

3-D: 635 x 5.1cm (20 ft. 10 in. x 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/nv95873879c-eb86-4fe8-b4f8-a5dfe478dd7e

Record ID

nasm_A19940104000