Neck Dam, Shepard, Apollo 14

National Air and Space Museum

Object Details

Manufacturer
ILC Industries Inc.
Summary
This neck dam was worn by astronaut Alan B. Shepard, Jr., Commander of the Apollo 14 mission that occured in January 1971. The neck dam sealed the spacesuit at the neck to provide extra flotation and greater in-water comfort/ thermal protection in a rescue emergency.
NASA transferred this neck dam to the museum after the Apollo 14 mission.
Credit Line
Transferred from NASA Johnson Space Center
Inventory Number
A19720597000
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Accessories
Materials
Overall: Rubber/Neoprene compound
Neck disconnect: Stainless steel, steel
Dimensions
3-D: 28.6 x 24.1 x 2.5cm (11 1/4 x 9 1/2 x 1 in.)
Country of Origin
United States of America
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Record ID
nasm_A19720597000
Metadata Usage (text)
Not determined
GUID (Link to Original Record)
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv9f545f7dc-1d1f-4c64-8541-8a14f4973e52
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