Helmet, Conrad, Gemini 5
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Object Details
- Astronaut
- Charles Conrad, Jr.
- Manufacturer
- David Clark Company, Inc.
- Summary
- This helmet was worn by astronaut Charles "Pete" Conrad during his Gemini 5 flight in August, 1965.
- The helmet was constructed of fiberglass and epoxy resin and was molded to fit directly into the neck bearing disconnect. A Plexiglas visor, capable of being raised for access, was attached with pivots, and when lowered into pressure sealing position, it locked in place with a latch. Communication devices with suede-covered ear pads were built into the helmet.
- NASA transferred this helmet to the Museum in 1968.
- Credit Line
- Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- 1965
- Inventory Number
- A19680452001
- Restrictions & Rights
- Usage conditions apply
- Type
- PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Helmets & Headwear
- Materials
- Leather, Fiberglas, Plastic, Foam, Steel, Nylon, Stainless Steel, Copper, PVC tube,Goat skin, Adhesive, Velcro
- Dimensions
- 3-D: 29.2 x 27.9 x 22.9cm (11 1/2 x 11 x 9 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_A19680452001
- Metadata Usage (text)
- Not determined
- GUID (Link to Original Record)
- http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv90c399d3c-3c02-4a26-95ad-03c7a5f93e78
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