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This lightweight communications headset was worn by astronaut Donn Eisle during the Apollo 7 mission in October 1968. Though the astronauts wore a full communications cap with their spacesuits, this headset was lighter and less confining so used more regularly during normal operations inside the spacecraft.

NASA transferred this headset to the Smithsonian 1974.

 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 Donn F. Eisele
 Manufacturer Pacific Plantronics, Inc.
 Dimensions Headset: 19" x 1 1/4" x 6 3/4"
 Materials adhesive, steel, copper, plastic, synthetic fabric, glass, aluminum
 Inventory Number A19740721000 Credit Line Transferred from NASA Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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