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This is the biological isolation garment worn by Astronaut Michael Collins upon his return to earth after his historic Apollo 11 flight in July of 1969.

These garments were worn from the moment the hatch was opened after splashdown until the astronauts were sealed inside the Mobile Quarantine Facility in the unlikely case that the astronauts had been infected with some sort of extraterrestrial life form. It was expected that these suits would keep them properly quarantined until a course of action could be planned or the disease eliminated.

After Apollo 12, it was conceded that the moon lacked life, and the containment garments were scrapped.

 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 B. Welson & Co., United States of America
 Astronaut Michael Collins
 Dimensions Approximate: 6ft 4in. x 2ft 2in. x 8in. (193.04 x 66.04 x 20.32cm)
 Materials Overall: cotton, rubber
Fittings: brass, polyester
 Inventory Number A19721301000 Credit Line Transferred from NASA - Manned Spacecraft Center Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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