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This communications carrier was used by an unknown astronaut during training sessions prior to the Apollo missions of the late 1960s and early 1970s. Communications carriers were worn during launch and the mission, and were affectionately known as the "Snoopy Cap" from its resemblance to a famous cartoon character of the era.
It was constructed of an elastic center portion with Teflon fabric sides containing the communications equipment and mouthpiece. It fastened beneath the chin and was worn through the launch sequence and while in the lunar module and on the lunar surface.
Transferred from NASA to the Museum in 1975.
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
Manufacturer
Pacific Plantronics, Inc. Dimensions
Overall: 9in. x 10 1/2in. x 9in. (22.9 x 26.7 x 22.9cm)
Storage (Laid Flat): 33 x 35.6 x 9.5cm (13 x 14 x 3 3/4 in.) Materials
Synthetic Fabric, Leather, Rubber, Electrical Wiring, Foam, Aluminum, Steel, Plastic, Copper Alloy, Chrome plating, Ink
Cap: Nylon/Polyester knit, Teflon fabric
Earphones: Plastic, leather, communications cables Inventory Number
A19770336000
Credit Line
Transferred from NASA
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
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