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This life support umbilical was designed for the Skylab astronauts. During Skylab EVAs, the astronauts were connected to the vehicle by this umbilical, through which gases and liquid cooling were transported to and from the astronaut. The umbilical was also equipped with an emergency oxygen supply and electrical system for communications, and bio-medical monitoring.
This umbilical was used dudring training sessions prior to the missions.
Transferred from NASA in 1986.
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
Airesearch Mfg. Co. Dimensions
3-D: 635 x 5.1cm (20 ft. 10 in. x 2 in.) Materials
Exterior: Beta cloth
Interior: plastic, rubber, copper, pvc, aluminum
Fittings: Anodized aluminun Inventory Number
A19940104000
Credit Line
Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
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