NASA Biological Isolation Garment Display at USS Hornet Museum

NASA Biological Isolation Garment Display at USS Hornet Museum

Friday, February 27th, 2026 at 8:47:14 PM · 2026/USS Hornet

This museum exhibit showcases a complete Biological Isolation Garment (BIG Suit) worn by astronauts returning from moon missions. The olive-green suit features a full-face respirator mask and NASA patch, displayed in a clear protective case. An informational placard is visible, explaining the suit's history and purpose in preventing contamination during the Apollo recovery operations. The setting appears to be inside the USS Hornet aircraft carrier museum, with various other exhibits visible in the background.

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