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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.

NASA transferred this communications carrier to the Smithsonian in 1977.

 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 Approximate (On storage mount): 22.9 x 24.1 x 30.5cm (9 x 9 1/2 x 12 in.)
Approximate (Of detached foam earpiece): 1 x 7 x 9.5cm (3/8 x 2 3/4 x 3 3/4 in.)
 Materials Nylon, Foam, Plastic, Aluminum, Cadmium Coating, Brass
 Inventory Number A19770330000 Credit Line Transferred from NASA Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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