This pressure helmet was worn by numerous astronauts during training sessions prior to the Apollo missions of the 1960s.
The Apollo pressure helmet was a transparent bubble designed to attach to the spacesuit neck ring. It was constructed of a polycarbonate shell with a red anodized aluminum neck ring, a feed port, a vent pad and duct assembly attached to the rear and a valsalva device attached to the inner ring.
There were two configurations used on Apollo suits, which were not interchangable. The earlier configuration was anodized blue, and the later configuration anodized red.
Transferred from NASA in 1973
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
Subcontractor
Air Lock Inc.
Manufacturer
ILC Industries Inc.
Dimensions
3-D: 22.9 x 27.9 x 27.9cm (9 x 11 x 11 in.)
Materials
Pressure bubble: Polycarbonate
Comfort Pad: Anodized aluminium, beta cloth
Neck Disconnect: Anodized aluminum
Inventory Number
A19730812000
Credit Line
Transferred from NASA, Manned Spacecraft Center.
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
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