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This life vest consisting of a belt with attached pouches is part of the survival equipment issued to Neil Armstrong, and was flown aboard Apollo 11 in July 1969.

The pouches contain inflatable spheres to assist the astronaut in staying afloat until able to inflate the survival raft.

It was transferred to the National Air and Space Museum from NASA in 1979.

 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-Life Support Manufacturer B. Welson & Co., United States of America
 Dimensions 3-D: 10.2 x 7.6 x 5.1cm (4 x 3 x 2 in.)
 Materials Belt and pouches: Beta cloth, velcro
Contents: Rubber
Buckles: Chrome-plated steel
Pull cords: Nylon
 Inventory Number A19791560000 Credit Line Transferred from NASA - Johnson Space Center Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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