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This helmet was constructed for the AX-2 Advanced Extra-Vehicular suit at NASA - Ames Research Center in 1966-67. It is the only oval-shaped helmet known to have been made for the AES suit program, and was an evolution of a helmet made by ILC for the MOL (USAF Manned Orbiting Laboratory) program.

Transferred to NASM from NASA - Ames in 2004

 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 Manufacturer NASA Ames Research Center
 Dimensions 3-D: 27.9 x 33 x 30.5cm (11 x 13 x 12 in.)
 Materials Bubble: Clear polycarbonate
Neck-ring Disconnect: Anodized aluminum
 Inventory Number A20040264001 Credit Line Transferred from NASA, Ames Research Center. Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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