This is a protective covering for the polycarbonate shield for Norman Thagard's Sokol KV-2 spacesuit. The purpose of this covering is to protect the helmet shield from scratching while the suit was not in use.
NASA donated the cover when it transferred Thagard's spacesuit to the museum in 1996.
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
Type
PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Pressure Suits-Parts & Structural Components
Astronaut
Norman E. Thagard
Manufacturer
Zvezda
Dimensions
Overall: 34.3 x 15.9 x 4.4cm (13 1/2 x 6 1/4 x 1 3/4 in.)
Materials
Cotton
Elastic
Ink
synthetic knit fabric and elastic
Inventory Number
A19970069011
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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