NASA Special Collection Database

Category Electronics

Description Blue and silver metal box, 4" X 2.5" with 3-thirteen pin receptacles one three separate sides. Black 10" cord protruding from one end of the box with a eleven pin plug on the end of the cord. White label with "USA, United Space Alliance, Title: Multiple Headset Adapter Assy, Part No.: 85-014577-01, 03004, NAS9-20000, Space Flight Operations Contract. Item is in very good condition.

Barcode 31315006360882

Provenance Item shipped from Johnson Space Center, Houston Texas. Currently held in the Orland Park Public Library NASA Special Collection. Item is a display piece. Part of order 17-4.

Purpose Each crew member wears a helmet and headset during the launch and reentry of the spacecraft. The headset lessens severe noise, and aids in communications between astronauts, as well as on ground flight controllers. A multiple headset adapter is used as its three outlets allow up to three crew members to share one available outlet, and all three individuals' microphones will be keyed in on communications.

Category Clothing

Description 12" long yellow and white fabric sleeve. Yellow fabric is urethane coated bladder fabric, white fabric is nylon with one I.D. label with red marker; scrap. Item has seen some use but is above average condition.

Barcode 31315006311166

Provenance Shipped from LBJ Space Center. Currently held in the Orland Park Public Library NASA Special Collection. Unclear if flown. Item is in used condition. Part of order 14-2.

Purpose The lower arm assembly is a part of the Extravehicular Mobility Unit or EMU, which is known as a space suit and is specifically located in the Arm Assembly. The Lower arm assembly is removable and adjustable to fit multiple astronauts’ sizes. The piece shown here is one part of many layers within the arm unit. It is the bladder layer made of urethane-coated nylon. This layer keeps the correct pressure for the body and holds oxygen for breathing.

Category Clothing

Description 13" X 9" white fabric sleeve. 5 flat-felled seams are on the front of the piece, 2 flat-felled seams on the sides. 4" X 1" piece of white velcro on the back side. Item lined with the beige nylon rip-stop fabric. Sewn 3" X 1.5" label on inside: ITEM: TMG LOWER ARM, PART NO: 0103-82406-07, SERIAL NO: 221, SIZE: (LGE/MED), CODE ID: 74897, MFG: 1/90, ILC-DOVER. 2 - 6" pieces of velcro line the wrist of the piece. Internally sewn pieces of binding lace line the upper arm edge: 8.25" and 9" respectively. Item is in superior condition.

Barcode 31315006850361

Provenance Shipped from Johnson Space Center, Houston, TX 77062. Currently Held at the Orland Park Public Library NASA Special Collection. Item is part of order #27

Purpose The lower arm assembly is a part of the Extravehicular Mobility Unit or EMU, which is known as a space suit and is specifically located in the Arm Assembly. The Lower arm assembly is removable and adjustable to fit multiple astronauts’ sizes. The piece shown here is one part of many layers within the arm unit.

Category Clothing

Description 12.5" X 10.25" White arm section of Apollo TMG spacesuit. Has patch of Apollo astronaut in Galileo position. Patch measures 4.5 X 4.5 inches square. Item is lined with multiple fabrics; 2 look to be rip-stop nylon the other is self lining. Nude Velcro in sewn to the inside. Clear plastic bag with 1 sticker and one piece of tape included. Item is in used but good condition.

Barcode 31315005273839

Provenance Shipped from LBJ Space Center in Houston Texas. Currently Held at the Orland Park Public Library NASA Special Collection. Claims Not Flown but has dirt and wear marks from use on the piece. Part of order # 9-1.

Purpose TMG is a Thermal Micrometeoroid Garment and the Upper Arm is one part of a multi-layer and multi-part suit. The TMG layer protects against temperature changes and guards against high velocity micrometeoroids.

Category Clothing

Description 10.5" x 12" White upper arm piece. Five strips of TMG material at the front and back, sewn together to allow for curve of arm, with tan inner material and 6.5" x 4.5" plain white patch on outer arm. Upper edge is lined with thick string attached in eyelets for securing at shoulder. Velcro at inside of first seam from bottom secures to lower arm, with a Velcro fold between front and back to allow fabric to be folded back or tightened, to access or protect this seam. Tag at back of waist reads ITEM TMG, UPPER ARM PART NO. 0103-810624-01 SERIAL NO. 071 SIZE 03 CODE ID 74897 MFG. 1/96 ILC DOVER Item is in superior condition.

Barcode 31315007330025

Provenance Shipped from Johnson Space Center, Houston, TX 77062. Currently held at the Orland Park Public Library NASA Special Collection. Item is part of order #27.

Purpose The upper arm assembly is a part of the Extravehicular Mobility Unit or EMU, better known as a space suit. This pieces covers the upper arm, from elbow to shoulder. Unlike earlier spacesuit pieces, today's are adjustable to fit multiple astronauts’ sizes. The piece shown here is one part of many layers needed to protect astronauts from the dangers of space.

Category Clothing

Description 9.75" x 12" White upper arm piece. Five strips of TMG material at the front and back, sewn together to allow for curve of arm, with tan inner material and 6.5" x 4.5" plain white patch on outer arm. Upper edge is lined with thick string attached in eyelets for securing at shoulder. Velcro at inside of first seam from bottom secures to lower arm, with a Velcro fold between front and back to allow fabric to be folded back or tightened, to access or protect this seam. Tag at back of waist reads ITEM TMG, UPPER ARM PART NO. 0103-810624-01 SERIAL NO. 063 SIZE 03 CODE ID 74897 MFG. 1/96 ILC DOVER Item is in superior condition.

Barcode 31315007330009

Provenance Shipped from Johnson Space Center, Houston, TX 77062. Currently held at the Orland Park Public Library NASA Special Collection. Item is part of order #27.

Purpose The upper arm assembly is a part of the Extravehicular Mobility Unit or EMU, better known as a space suit. This pieces covers the upper arm, from elbow to shoulder. Unlike earlier spacesuit pieces, today's are adjustable to fit multiple astronauts’ sizes. The piece shown here is one part of many layers needed to protect astronauts from the dangers of space.

Category Clothing

Description 10.5" x 12" White upper arm piece. Five strips of TMG material at the front and back, sewn together to allow for curve of arm, with tan inner material and 6.5" x 4.5" plain white patch on outer arm. Upper edge is lined with thick string attached in eyelets for securing at shoulder. Velcro at inside of first seam from bottom secures to lower arm, with a Velcro fold between front and back to allow fabric to be folded back or tightened, to access or protect this seam. Tag at back of waist reads ITEM TMG, UPPER ARM PART NO. 0103-810624-01 SERIAL NO. 070 SIZE 03 CODE ID 74897 MFG. 4/96 ILC DOVER Item is in superior condition.

Barcode 31315007329993

Provenance Shipped from Johnson Space Center, Houston, TX 77062. Currently held at the Orland Park Public Library NASA Special Collection. Item is part of order #27.

Purpose The upper arm assembly is a part of the Extravehicular Mobility Unit or EMU, better known as a space suit. This pieces covers the upper arm, from elbow to shoulder. Unlike earlier spacesuit pieces, today's are adjustable to fit multiple astronauts’ sizes. The piece shown here is one part of many layers needed to protect astronauts from the dangers of space.

Category Clothing

Description 10.5" x 12" White upper arm piece. Five strips of TMG material at the front and back, sewn together to allow for curve of arm, with tan inner material and 6.5" x 4.5" white field with patch (described below) on outer arm. Upper edge is lined with thick string attached in eyelets for securing at shoulder. Velcro at inside of first seam from bottom secures to lower arm, with a Velcro fold between front and back to allow fabric to be folded back or tightened, to access or protect this seam. Tag at back of waist reads ITEM TMG, UPPER ARM PART NO. 0103-810624-01 SERIAL NO. 064 SIZE 03 CODE ID 74897 MFG. 1/96 ILC DOVER Patch is NASA's EVA (Extra-Vehicular Activity) patch, depicting a spacesuit, in the pose of Leonardo Da Vinci's "Vitruvian Man", in a red square against a circular blue background bordered with orange yellow and featuring three five-pointed white stars. Item is in superior condition.

Barcode 31315007329985

Provenance Shipped from Johnson Space Center, Houston, TX 77062. Currently held at the Orland Park Public Library NASA Special Collection. Item is part of order #27.

Purpose The upper arm assembly is a part of the Extravehicular Mobility Unit or EMU, better known as a space suit. This pieces covers the upper arm, from elbow to shoulder. Unlike earlier spacesuit pieces, today's are adjustable to fit multiple astronauts’ sizes. The piece shown here is one part of many layers needed to protect astronauts from the dangers of space.