This costume helmet was used in the sixth season of the television series, The Expanse (SyFy and Amazon Prime, 2015–2022). This helmet was worn by actress Frankie Adams during her depiction of Roberta ‘Bobbie’ W. Draper, a Martian marine in the MCRN (the fictional Martian Congressional Republic Navy). In the novels, Draper is a tall, physically-powerful Samoan woman, which is why Adams, who is also Samoan, felt strongly about taking the role. The helmet contains numerous design features to aid with filming the show and user comfort. Those include miniature fans, microphones, fabric-covered foam padding and magnet-enabled detatchable pieces.
The Expanse was based on a series of novels written under the pen name James S. A. Corey, a collaboration between Daniel Abraham and Ty Franck, both of whom were writers for the television show.
Alcon Television Group donated the helmet to the National Air and Space Museum in 2021.
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
MEMORABILIA
Astronaut
Alcon Television Group
Dimensions
3-D (Helmet): 31.7 × 27 × 27.9cm (1 ft. 1/2 in. × 10 5/8 in. × 11 in.)
Materials
Plastic
Metal
Ink
Paint
Synthetic Fabric
Inventory Number
A20210672000
Credit Line
Gift of Alcon Television Group
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
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