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This life vest was part of the emergency equipment carried aboard Apollo 11 in July 1969, and was assigned to command module pilot Michael Collins for his use.

Life vests were part of the emergency survival equipment issued to astronauts during the Apollo program. The unit was worn around the upper torso, with straps over the shoulder, and fastened with a buckle in the front. Upon leaving the spacecraft, the two vests would have been deployed.

NASA transferred this vest to NASM 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
Date 1968 Country of Origin United States of America Type PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Life Support Manufacturer B. Welson & Co., United States of America
 Dimensions 3-D: 106.7 x 10.2 x 6.4cm (42 x 4 x 2 1/2 in.)
 Materials Harness: Beta Cloth Nylon
Straps: Nylon/Polyester webbing
Buckles, Grommets: Steel
Other: Plastic, rubber, metal
 Inventory Number A19791561000 Credit Line Transferred from NASA - Johnson Space Center Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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