Helmet, GH-4-C-13, Conrad, Gemini 11
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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 11 flight in September, 1966.
- 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 incorporated into the helmet.
- Transferred from NASA in 1968
- Credit Line
- Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Inventory Number
- A19680453000
- Restrictions & Rights
- Usage conditions apply
- Type
- PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Helmets & Headwear
- Materials
- Exterior: Fiberglass, Aluminium, Stainless steel, rubber
- Interior: Leather, plastic
- Visor: Plexiglas
- Dimensions
- Overall: 10in. x 10in. x 1ft 1in. (25.4 x 25.4 x 33cm)
- Approximate: 22.86 x 29.21 x 29.21cm (9in. x 11 1/2in. x 11 1/2in.)
- 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_A19680453000
- Metadata Usage (text)
- Not determined
- GUID (Link to Original Record)
- http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv9a6eaf131-9376-4a9c-b6e1-7c3a3980f68b
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