Cover, Helmet, GH2-C, Cooper, Training
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Object Details
- Manufacturer
- David Clark Company, Inc.
- Astronaut
- Leroy Gordon Cooper Jr.
- Summary
- This helmet cover was used on the Gemini helmet worn by astronaut Gordon Cooper during training sessions in the middle 1960s. It is constructed of a foam and nylon padding, and was designed to be placed over the helmet whenever the helmet was not in use as a protective measure.
- Transferred from NASA in 1970.
- Credit Line
- Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Inventory Number
- A19710785001
- Restrictions & Rights
- Usage conditions apply
- Type
- PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Helmets & Headwear
- Materials
- Synthetic Fabric
- Velcro
- Ink
- Dimensions
- 3-D: 29.2 x 27.9 x 30.5cm (11 1/2 x 11 x 12 in.)
- 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_A19710785001
- Metadata Usage (text)
- Not determined
- GUID (Link to Original Record)
- http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv9d1a5ee75-433e-4cc1-abb3-eba369c9d96f
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