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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 Usage conditions apply
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