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This helmet was worn by astronaut Alan Shepard during training sessions prior to the Apollo 14 mission in January 1971.

The A7-L Lunar Extravehicular Visor Assembly was worn over the pressure helmet and fastened with a latch. During Extra Vehicular (EV) activities, it provided protection against micrometeoroid impact, heat, ultraviolet and infrared light. The helmet was constructed of a polycarbonate shell onto which the cover, visors, hinges, eyeshades and latch were attached. It had two visors, one covered with a thermal control coating and the other with a gold optical coating, and two side sunshields which could be raised and lowered independently.

It was transferred from NASA in 1975.

Display Status

This object is not on display at the National Air and Space Museum. It is either on loan or in storage.

Object Details

Country of Origin

United States of America

Type

PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Helmets & Headwear

Astronaut

Alan B. Shepard Jr.

Manufacturer

ILC Industries Inc.

Subcontractor

LTV/MSD

Dimensions

3-D: 31.8 x 36.8 x 35.6cm (12 1/2 x 14 1/2 x 14 in.)

Materials

Shell: Polycarbonate
Cover: Beta cloth
Visors: Polycarbonate, gold foil
Hinges: Stainless steel

Inventory Number

A19750836001

Credit Line

Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

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