This neck dam was worn by astronaut Alan B. Shepard, Jr., Commander of the Apollo 14 mission that occured in January 1971. The neck dam sealed the spacesuit at the neck to provide extra flotation and greater in-water comfort/ thermal protection in a rescue emergency.

NASA transferred this neck dam to the museum after the Apollo 14 mission.

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-Accessories

Manufacturer

ILC Industries Inc.

Dimensions

3-D: 28.6 x 24.1 x 2.5cm (11 1/4 x 9 1/2 x 1 in.)

Materials

Overall: Rubber/Neoprene compound
Neck disconnect: Stainless steel, steel

Inventory Number

A19720597000

Credit Line

Transferred from NASA Johnson Space Center

Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

Restrictions & Rights

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