This personal dosimeter was flown on the Apollo 11 in July 1969 and used by command module pilot Michael Collins. Dosimeters were designed to measure the cumulative radiation dose each astronaut received during the course of the mission.
Transferred from NASA to the National Air and Space Museum in 1972.
Display Status
This object is on display in Destination Moon at the National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC.
Object Details
Date
1969
Country of Origin
United States of America
Type
PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Medical
Manufacturer
General Dynamics, Ft. Worth Division
Astronaut
Michael Collins
Dimensions
3-D: 7.9 × 5.6 × 2.1cm (3 1/8 × 2 3/16 × 13/16 in.)
Materials
Overall: aluminum, plastic, glass
Inventory Number
A19980048000
Credit Line
Transferred from NASA
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
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