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This is a special display case for the lightweight communications headset was worn by astronaut Donn Eisle during the Apollo 7 mission in October 1968. Though the astronauts wore a full communications cap with their spacesuits, this headset was lighter and less confining so used more regularly during normal operations inside the spacecraft. A special display case was created for each headsets of the Apollo 7 astronauts.

NASA transferred this headset to the Smithsonian 1974.

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-Accessories

Astronaut

Donn F. Eisele

Manufacturer

Pacific Plantronics, Inc.

Dimensions

3-D: 30.2 x 13.3 x 31.8cm (11 7/8 x 5 1/4 x 12 1/2 in.)

Materials

Wood, adhesive

Inventory Number

A19740721001

Credit Line

Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

Restrictions & Rights

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