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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 Usage conditions apply
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