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This life support umbilical was designed for the Skylab astronauts. During Skylab EVAs, the astronauts were connected to the vehicle by this umbilical, through which gases and liquid cooling were transported to and from the astronaut. The umbilical was also equipped with an emergency oxygen supply and electrical system for communications, and bio-medical monitoring.

This umbilical was used dudring training sessions prior to the missions.

Transferred from NASA in 1986.

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-Life Support

Manufacturer

Airesearch Mfg. Co.

Dimensions

3-D: 635 x 5.1cm (20 ft. 10 in. x 2 in.)

Materials

Exterior: Beta cloth
Interior: plastic, rubber, copper, pvc, aluminum
Fittings: Anodized aluminun

Inventory Number

A19940104000

Credit Line

Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

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