Object Details
- Manufacturer
- B. F. Goodrich Co.
- Astronaut
- John H. Glenn, Jr.
- Summary
- This spacesuit was worn by John Glenn during training sessions prior the first orbital flight of a U.S. astronaut in February 1962.
- The spacesuit was developed by the B.F. Goodrich Company from the U.S. Navy MK-IV full pressure suit, and was selected by NASA in 1959 for use in Project Mercury. It is made of a rubber interior pressure layer with a nylon exterior layer with an aluminized coating.
- NASA - Johnson Space Center transferred the training suit to the Museum in 1976.
- Long Description
- John Glenn wore this spacesuit during training sessions prior the first orbital flight of a U.S. astronaut in February, 1962.
- The spacesuit was developed by the B.F. Goodrich Company from the U.S. Navy MK-IV full pressure suit, and was selected by NASA in 1959 for use in Project Mercury. It is made of a rubber interior with a nylon exterior layer with an aluminized coating.
- NASA's Johnson Space Center transferred the suit along with its helmet gloves and boots to the National Air and Space Museum in 1976.
- Credit Line
- Transferred from NASA - Johnson Space Center
- Inventory Number
- A19761555000
- Restrictions & Rights
- Usage conditions apply
- Type
- PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Pressure Suits
- Materials
- Overall Exterior: Aluminized nylon, nylon webbing, brass, steel, aluminium
- Overall Interior: Rubber/neoprene, steel wire
- other: phenolic resin, velcro
- Dimensions
- Overall: 160.02 x 71.12 x 15.24cm (5ft 3in. x 2ft 4in. x 6in.)
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- See more items in
- National Air and Space Museum Collection
- National Air and Space Museum
- Record ID
- nasm_A19761555000
- GUID (Link to Original Record)
- http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv9baafae9b-9a03-48b3-8873-cc059f1f088c
