
This Extra-vehicular visor assembly was worn by astronaut Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin on the lunar surface during his historic Apollo 11 mission in July, 1969.
The A7-L Lunar Extravehicular Visor Assembly consists of a polycarbonate shell onto which the cover, visors, hinges, eyeshades, and latch are attached. It has two visors, one covered with a thermal control coating and the other with a gold optical coating. It also has two side sunshields which could be raised and lowered independently.
This helmet was worn over the pressure helmet and fastened with a latch during EVA periods, and provided impact, micrometeoroid, thermal, ultraviolet and infrared light protection.
Transferred to the National Air and Space Museum from NASA in 1971.
Transferred from NASA, Manned Spacecraft Center
Country of Origin United States of America Astronaut Manufacturer Subcontractor LTV/MSD for ILC Industries, Inc. Type PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Helmets & Headwear Materials Overall: Plastic, Aluminium, Beta Cloth, Velcro Exterior Visor: Gold Plated Polycarbonate Interior Visor: UV-Coated Polycarbonate Sunshades: Painted Steel DimensionsRELATED VIDEO

