This pressure helmet was made for and worn by astronaut Michael Collins, Command Module Pilot of the Apollo 11 mission to the moon in July 1966.
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.
Transferred to NASM from NASA - Manned Spacecraft Center 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
Date
1969
Country of Origin
United States of America
Type
PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Helmets & Headwear
Manufacturer
Air Lock Inc.
Designer
Dr. Robert L. Jones
James H. O'Kane
Contractor
Hamilton Standard
Subcontractor
ILC Industries Inc.
Astronaut
Michael Collins
Dimensions
3-D: 27.6 x 32.7 x 28.6cm (10 7/8 x 12 7/8 x 11 1/4 in.)
Other (Neck disconnect): 9 3/4in. (24.8cm)
Materials
Polycarbonate
Beta Cloth
Velcro
Anodized Aluminium
Adhesive
Silicone
Synthetic Rubber
Inventory Number
A19730042001
Credit Line
Transferred from NASA - Manned Spacecraft Center
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
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