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[i]However, the 010 investigation disclosed that during the Mercury program NASA did not document the specific helmets used on each space flight. (deleted) provided information that NASA legally has ownership rights to the helmet but policy issues would dictate any attempts at recovery. Currently, no documentation within the JSC legal office exists regarding the transfer of the helmet. Additionally, no documentation would exist regarding gifting of the helmet primarily because it would have been illegal to gift. On September 6, 2007, NASA management responded to the DIG Management Referral by stating that it would not pursue recovery of the helmet. The response indicated that if the helmet was the actual flown helmet, NASM not NASA has ownership rights. Conversely, if the helmet was a training helmet, NASA was unlikely to pursue its recovery. Since no evidence of criminal or civil violations exists, and NASA management has declined to pursue recovery of the helmet, this case is closed.[/i]
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