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These sunglasses were part of the emergency/survival rucksack of an Apollo spacecraft. They are made of ultra-violet filtering plastic and coated nylon, and when fitted in place with an elastic band, provided the astronauts with the maximum amount of eye protection.

This item was not flown. It was transferred to the Smithsonian in 1978.

 Display Status

This object is on display in Human Spaceflight at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA.

Human Spaceflight
Object Details
Country of Origin United States of America Type EQUIPMENT-Survival Manufacturer NASA Manned Spacecraft Center, Crew Systems Division
 Dimensions 3-D: 20.3 x 1.3 x 6.4cm (8 x 1/2 x 2 1/2 in.)
 Materials Side portions: Orange, plasticized nylon
Lenses: Green plastic
Closures: Elastic and Velcro
 Inventory Number A19782009007 Credit Line Transferred from the NASA - Johnson Space Center Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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