Water connectors such as this were attached to the Apollo spacesuit on the front upper torso. They were attached through all layers of the suit, and connected to the portable life support system through a hose.
An interior valve was connected to the liquid cooling garment which was worn by the astronaut underneath the spacesuit. This cooling garment helped the astronaut maintain body temperature by enabling cool water to be circulated through the tubes which in turn was cooled or heated to the appropriate body temperature in the portable life support system.
Transferred from NASA in 1978.
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-Life Support
Manufacturer
Air Lock Inc.
Dimensions
3-D: 3.2 x 7.6cm (1 1/4 x 3 in.)
Materials
Overall: Aluminum
"O" Rings: Rubber/neoprene
Inventory Number
A19781477000
Credit Line
Transferred from NASA - Johnson Space Center
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
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