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This emergency oxygen mask and hose was carried aboard Apollo 11 in July 1969 and was assigned to Buzz Aldrin. The mask was a safety precaution in the event of smoke or toxic gasses filling the spacecraft and would have been worn while the astronauts were suiting up. Once the astronauts were suited up and pressurized, the mask could be removed as they could breathe normally.

Transferred from NASA to the Museum in 1970.

 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 Sierra Engineering Co.
 Dimensions 3-D: 43.2 x 40.6 x 15.2cm (17 x 16 x 6 in.)
 Materials Hose: polymer, stainless steel
Mask: Plexiglas visor with polymer mask
Valves: aluminum, stainless steel, rubber
Clasps: brass
Other: paint
 Inventory Number A19791759000 Credit Line Transferred from NASA Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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