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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 Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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