This is a communicaitons system earpiece, custom molded to fit the left ear of Apollo 11 astronaut Buzz Aldrin. It allowed him to easily and comfortably hear transmissions from Mission Control during the mission while he was in the command module.

NASA transferred the communications earpiece 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-Communications Gear

Astronaut

Buzz Aldrin

Manufacturer

Unknown

Dimensions

Overall: 31.12 x 2.86 x 1.91cm (1ft 1/4in. x 1 1/8in. x 3/4in.)

Materials

Rubber
Plastic

Inventory Number

A19791574000

Credit Line

Transferred from NASA

Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

Restrictions & Rights

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