This biobelt pouch was flown aboard Apollo 11 in July 1969. It was assigned to astronaut Neil Armstrong, mission commander.
Biobelts were constructed of a cotton duck base with Teflon-coated Beta-cloth pockets into which were fitted an electrocardiograph signal conditioner, an impedance pneumograph signal condtioner and a DC-DC converter. They were fitted with snap fasteners which attached to either the constant wear or liquid cooling garment, as activities indicated.
NASA transferred this object to the Museum 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-Medical
Manufacturer
Atlas Underwear Corporation
Astronaut
Neil A. Armstrong
Dimensions
Overall: 11in. x 4 3/4in. x 1/2in. (27.94 x 12.07 x 1.27cm)
Materials
Overall: Cotton duck
Snaps: Chrome-plated brass
Inventory Number
A19791805000
Credit Line
Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
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