Helmet, Protective, Borman, Gemini 7
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Object Details
- Astronaut
- Frank Borman
- Manufacturer
- Sierra Engineering Co.
- Summary
- This protective helmet was possibly worn by Frank Borman during the launch of the Gemini 7 mission in December, 1965. The helmet was fitted with communications equipment, and was worn under the hood-like, integrated helmet of the G5-C spacesuit.
- The helmet portion of the suit was attached with a zipper closure, and could be unzipped and pushed away, though it was non-removable during flight. It consisted of a fixed polycarbonate visor which provided a "fish bowl" effect for the astronaut - namely he could move his head within the helmet rather than moving head and helmet at the same time.
- Transferred from NASA in 1967.
- Credit Line
- Transferred from NASA - Manned Spacecraft Center
- Inventory Number
- A19680025000
- Restrictions & Rights
- Usage conditions apply
- Type
- PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Helmets & Headwear
- Materials
- Exterior: Plastic, metal, nylon, velcro
- Interior: Suede-covered foam
- Microphones: Steel
- Dimensions
- 3-D: 24.1 x 22.9 x 25.4cm (9 1/2 x 9 x 10 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_A19680025000
- Metadata Usage (text)
- Not determined
- GUID (Link to Original Record)
- http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv93efde110-2dde-42f7-8334-ab53e262dc95
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