Helmet, EV, Aldrin, Apollo 11

Object Details

Summary

This Extra-vehicular visor assembly was worn by astronaut Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin on the lunar surface during his historic Apollo 11 mission in July, 1969.

The A7-L Lunar Extravehicular Visor Assembly consists of a polycarbonate shell onto which the cover, visors, hinges, eyeshades, and latch are attached. It has two visors, one covered with a thermal control coating and the other with a gold optical coating. It also has two side sunshields which could be raised and lowered independently.

This helmet was worn over the pressure helmet and fastened with a latch during EVA periods, and provided impact, micrometeoroid, thermal, ultraviolet and infrared light protection.

Transferred to the National Air and Space Museum from NASA in 1971.

Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

Astronaut

Buzz Aldrin

Manufacturer

ILC Industries Inc.

Subcontractor

LTV/MSD for ILC Industries, Inc.

Credit Line

Transferred from NASA, Manned Spacecraft Center

Materials

Overall: Plastic, Aluminium, Beta Cloth, Velcro

Exterior Visor: Gold Plated Polycarbonate

Interior Visor: UV-Coated Polycarbonate

Sunshades: Painted Steel

Dimensions

3-D: 30.5 x 36.8 x 35.6cm (12 x 14 1/2 x 14 in.)

Type

PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Helmets & Headwear