On October 24, 2014, Dr. Alan Eustace used a state-of-the-art Pressure Suit Assembly to ascend to the top of the stratosphere beneath a large plastic balloon and sky dive back to Earth. He reportedly reached a maximum altitude of 135,889 feet.
This crash helmet was worn under the bubble helmet. It protected Alan Eustace from head trauma in the occurrence of an uncontrolled landing. The dual helmet regulators controlled the pressure in the helmet region of the suit and provided demand-regulated breathing oxygen are mounted to the helmet ring in the pressure suit. It has support pads near the ears.
The Eustace-Kwan family donated this item along with the suit to the Museum in 2015.
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-Helmets & Headwear
Manufacturer
Sky Systems
Dimensions
3-D: 26 × 21.6 × 22.9cm (10 1/4 × 8 1/2 × 9 in.)
Size: Medium
Materials
Plastic, steel, aluminum, brass, electronal wires, foam, synthetic fabric, paper, adhesive
Inventory Number
A20150515007
Credit Line
Gift of Alan Eustace
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
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