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This small tube contains remnants of the materials used in the passive radiation dosimeters used by astronaut Neil Armstrong on the Apollo 11 mission. The passive dosimeters were placed around the astronaut's body - on the ankle, thigh, and chest - to measure the exposure to cosmic radiation throughout their mission. The materials were analyzed after each mission to determine the dose and type of radiation experienced.

NASA transferred this tube to the Museum in 1970 with other Apollo 11 equipment.

 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-Medical Manufacturer Unknown
 Dimensions Overall: 1 3/16 x 5/8 in. (3 x 1.6cm)
 Materials Plastic
Paper
Unknown white powder
Adhesive
Ink
 Inventory Number A19791565000 Credit Line Transferred from NASA Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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