Helmet, Pressure Bubble, Collins, Apollo 11

Object Details

Summary

This pressure helmet was made for and worn by astronaut Michael Collins, Command Module Pilot of the Apollo 11 mission to the moon in July 1966.

The Apollo pressure helmet was a transparent bubble designed to attach to the spacesuit neck ring. It was constructed of a polycarbonate shell with a red anodized aluminum neck ring, a feed port, a vent pad and duct assembly attached to the rear and a valsalva device attached to the inner ring.

Transferred to NASM from NASA - Manned Spacecraft Center in 1971.

Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

Manufacturer

Air Lock Inc.

Designer

Dr. Robert L. Jones

Contractor

Hamilton Standard

Subcontractor

ILC Industries Inc.

Designer

James H. O'Kane

Astronaut

Michael Collins

Date

1969

Credit Line

Transferred from NASA - Manned Spacecraft Center

Materials

Polycarbonate

Beta Cloth

Velcro

Anodized Aluminium

Adhesive

Silicone

Synthetic Rubber

Dimensions

3-D: 27.6 x 32.7 x 28.6cm (10 7/8 x 12 7/8 x 11 1/4 in.)

Other (Neck disconnect): 9 3/4in. (24.8cm)

Type

PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Helmets & Headwear