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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.

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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 Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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