This helmet was worn by astronaut Alan Shepard during training sessions prior to the Apollo 14 mission in January 1971.
The A7-L Lunar Extravehicular Visor Assembly was worn over the pressure helmet and fastened with a latch. During Extra Vehicular (EV) activities, it provided protection against micrometeoroid impact, heat, ultraviolet and infrared light. The helmet was constructed of a polycarbonate shell onto which the cover, visors, hinges, eyeshades and latch were attached. It had two visors, one covered with a thermal control coating and the other with a gold optical coating, and two side sunshields which could be raised and lowered independently.
It was transferred from NASA 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-Helmets & Headwear
Astronaut
Alan B. Shepard Jr.
Manufacturer
ILC Industries Inc.
Subcontractor
LTV/MSD
Dimensions
3-D: 31.8 x 36.8 x 35.6cm (12 1/2 x 14 1/2 x 14 in.)
Materials
Shell: Polycarbonate
Cover: Beta cloth
Visors: Polycarbonate, gold foil
Hinges: Stainless steel
Inventory Number
A19750836001
Credit Line
Transferred from NASA - Johnson Space Center
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
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