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Manufacturer:
Air Lock Inc.  Search this
Astronaut:
Buzz Aldrin  Search this
Designer:
Dr. Robert L. Jones  Search this
James H. O'Kane  Search this
Contractor:
Hamilton Standard  Search this
Subcontractor:
ILC Industries Inc.  Search this
Materials:
Neck Disconnect: Anodized aluminium
Overall: Polycarbonate, anodized aluminium, Velcro
Dimensions:
3-D: 22.9 x 25.4cm (9 x 10 in.)
Other (Neck disconnect): 9 3/4in. (24.8cm)
Type:
PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Helmets & Headwear
Country of Origin:
United States of America
Summary:
This pressure helmet was made for "Buzz" Aldrin for use during the Apollo 11 mission in July 1969.
The Apollo pressure helmet was a transparent bubble designed to attach to the spacesuit neck ring. It was constructed of a polycarbonate shell with a red anodized aluminum neck ring, a feed port, a vent pad and duct assembly attached to the rear and a valsalva device attached to the inner ring. The valsalva device was installed so that the astronaut could "blow" his nose to prevent his ears from "popping" during the rapid ascent of launch.
There were two configurations of these pressure bubbles used on Apollo suits which were not interchangable. The style used during the Apollo missions 7 through 10 was of anodized blue aluminum, while those used from Apollo 11 through the end of the program were of anodized red aluminum.
Transferred to the National Air and Space Museum from NASA in 1971.
Credit Line:
Transferred from NASA,Manned Spacecraft Center
Inventory Number:
A19730041006
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
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Data Source:
National Air and Space Museum
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EDAN-URL:
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