These sunglasses were part of the survival rucksack flown on the Apollo 15 mission in July 1971. They are made of ultra-violet filtering plastic and yellow coated nylon. An elastic and velcro strap secured them in place, providing the astronauts with the maximum amount of eye protection.
These sunglasses were transferred from NASA to the Smithsonian in 1978.
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-Survival
Dimensions
3-D (Including Elastic): 63.5 x 1.3 x 6.4cm (25 x 1/2 x 2 1/2 in.)
Materials
Frames - Yellow Nylon, Elastic, Velcro
Lenses - green plastic
Inventory Number
A19781451009
Credit Line
Transferred from NASA, Johnson Space Center.
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
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