Object Details
- Astronaut
- Buzz Aldrin
- Manufacturer
- Pacific Plantronics, Inc.
- Summary
- This communications carrier was used by astronaut Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin during the Apollo 11 mission in July 1969. Communications carriers were worn during launch and the mission, and were affectionately known as the "Snoopy Cap" from its resemblance to a famous cartoon character of the era.
- It was constructed of an elastic center portion with Teflon fabric sides containing the communications equipment and mouthpiece. It fastened beneath the chin and was worn during the launch sequence, while in the lunar module, and on the lunar surface.
- NASA - Johnson Space Center transferred this object to the Museum in 1979.
- Credit Line
- Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Inventory Number
- A19791775000
- Restrictions & Rights
- Usage conditions apply
- Type
- PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Communications Gear
- Materials
- Teflon fabric
- Nylon/Polyester
- Leather
- Rubber
- Aluminum
- Velcro
- Plastic
- Electrical Wiring
- Steel
- Copper Alloy
- Chrome Plating
- Cap: Nylon/Polyester knit, Teflon fabric
- Earphones: Plastic, leather, communications cables
- Dimensions
- Overall (Approximately): 9in. x 10 1/2in. x 9in. (22.86 x 26.67 x 22.86cm)
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- See more items in
- National Air and Space Museum Collection
- National Air and Space Museum
- Record ID
- nasm_A19791775000
- GUID (Link to Original Record)
- http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv9e799d90e-94dc-4dfd-82f1-3a0a68fc0441
