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This sleep restraint was used in the Command Module "Columbia" on the Apollo 11 mission, the first to land humans on the Moon. During sleep periods, the restraints were placed under the left and right couches and on top of the right couch. They could be rolled and stowed behind the couches in the Upper Equipment Bay when not in use. The lightweight fabric with zippered front is meant to hold the astronaut from floating around the cabin in the zero-gravity environment of space. Straps on the back of the under seat sleep restraints (this is one of those) were used to attach to the inside of the cabin.

NASA transferred this sleep restraint to the Smithsonian Institution in 1972.

 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 EQUIPMENT-Miscellaneous Dimensions 2-D - Unframed (H x W): 162.6 x 78.7cm (64 x 31 in.)
Other (neck opening): 7in. (17.78cm)
Other (ventilation holes): 1/16in. (0.15cm)
 Materials beta fabric, nylon, rubber, brass
 Inventory Number A19980082000 Credit Line Transferred from NASA - Johnson Space Center Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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