This personal dosimeter was flown on the Apollo 11 mission in July 1969 and used by lunar module pilot Buzz Aldrin. Dosimeters were designed to measure the cumulative radiation dose each astronaut received during the course of the mission. They were stored in a special pocket of the astronaut's constant wear garment.
Transferred from NASA to the National Air and Space Museum in 1972.
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
Astronaut
Buzz Aldrin
Manufacturer
General Dynamics, Ft. Worth Division
Dimensions
Overall: 7.9 cm tall x 5.6 cm wide x 2.1 cm deep (3 1/8in. x 2 3/16in. x 13/16in.)
Materials
Overall: aluminum, plastic, glass
Inventory Number
A19980049000
Credit Line
Transferred from NASA Must be offered back to NASA upon deaccession
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
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