This small tube contains remnants of the materials used in the passive radiation dosimeters used by astronaut Neil Armstrong on the Apollo 11 mission. The passive dosimeters were placed around the astronaut's body - on the ankle, thigh, and chest - to measure the exposure to cosmic radiation throughout their mission. The materials were analyzed after each mission to determine the dose and type of radiation experienced.
NASA transferred this tube to the Museum in 1970 with other Apollo 11 equipment.
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
Unknown
Dimensions
Overall: 1 3/16 x 5/8 in. (3 x 1.6cm)
Materials
Plastic
Paper
Unknown white powder
Adhesive
Ink
Inventory Number
A19791565000
Credit Line
Transferred from NASA
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
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