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
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