Object Details
- Astronaut
- Alan B. Shepard Jr.
- Manufacturer
- B. F. Goodrich Co.
- Summary
- This helmet was worn by astronaut Alan B. Shepard during the first Mercury flight.
- 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 - Johnson Space Center in 1977
- Credit Line
- Transferred from NASA, Johnson Space Center.
- Inventory Number
- A19770563001
- Restrictions & Rights
- Usage conditions apply
- Type
- PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Helmets & Headwear
- Materials
- Liner: None.
- Overall: Resin-impregnated fibreglass, aluminium
- Visor: Plexiglass, aluminium
- Liner: See 1977-0563-006: Leather, foam (Only front half remains, rear was removed and destroyed)
- Dimensions
- 3-D: 26.1 × 24.1 × 22cm (10 1/4 × 9 1/2 × 8 11/16 in.)
- Other (Neck Ring): 9 1/2 in. (24.1cm)
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- See more items in
- National Air and Space Museum Collection
- Location
- National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC
- Exhibition
- Destination Moon
- National Air and Space Museum
- Record ID
- nasm_A19770563001
- GUID (Link to Original Record)
- http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv9d08d4d7f-b73c-4a17-907c-2eae99393dca
