This is the A7-L pressure helmet worn by astronaut Alan Bean on the Apollo 12 mission launched on November 14, 1969.
The Apollo pressure helmet was a molded, polycarbonate shell with a bayonet base, bonded to the helmet neck ring, and was the male half of the suit neck-ring assembly. There were two configurations used on Apollo suits which were not interchangable, the earlier configuration was anodized blue, with the later configuration being anodized red.
Transferred to the National Air and Space Museum from NASA in 1971.
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
Air Lock Inc.
Astronaut
Alan L. Bean
Designer
Dr. Robert L. Jones
James H. O'Kane
Subcontractor
Hamilton Standard
Contractor
ILC Industries Inc.
Dimensions
3-D: 32.4 × 28.6 × 28.6cm (1 ft. 3/4 in. × 11 1/4 in. × 11 1/4 in.)
Materials
Synthetic
Anodized aluminum
Velcro
Plastic
Coating
Inventory Number
A19711837001
Credit Line
Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
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