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This Apollo Bio-Harness was worn by astronaut Harrison "Jack" Schmitt during his Apollo 17 mission in December, 1972, and was transferred to the National Air and Space Museum from NASA in 1985.

The Apollo Bio-Harness Assembly was worn under either the intra-vehicular (IV) or extra-vehicular (EV) pressure suit. It consisted of a cotton duck belt with teflon-coated beta cloth pockets into which the electrocardiograph signal conditioner, the impedance pneumograph signal conditioner and a DC-DC converter were inserted. These instruments monitored the physiological functions of the astronaut. The belt was fitted with snap fastners which attached the assembly to either the constant wear garment or the liquid cooling garment.

 Display Status

This object is not on display at the National Air and Space Museum. It is either on loan or in storage.
Object Details
Country of Origin United States of America Type PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Medical Manufacturer Cicoil Corporation
 Astronaut Harrison H. Schmitt
 Dimensions Other: 1/2 in. deep x 10 1/2 in. long x 8 in. wide (1.3 x 26.7 x 20.3cm)
 Materials Pouch: Beta cloth, polyester
Electrical leads: Anodized aluminium,stainless steel
Interior: Coated electrical wires
 Inventory Number A19850243000 Credit Line Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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