Object Details
- Manufacturer
- B. F. Goodrich Co.
- Astronaut
- Walter M. Schirra, Jr.
- Summary
- This boot was part of a pair worn by astronaut Walter "Wally" Schirra, pilot of the Mercury 8 mission, NASA's fifth manned space mission on October 3, 1962.
- Mercury boots were not integrated into the suit. The suit pressure bladder covered the foot and was inserted into the boot, which was adjusted separately.
- They were lightweight, nylon-fabric boots with tennis-shoe-type soles. The upper surface was of an aluminized nylon fabric with front closing zipper and adjustment lacings on each side.This configuration prevented the foot from ballooning under pressure.
- NASA transferred this boot to the museum after Project Mercury.
- Credit Line
- Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Inventory Number
- A19721158005
- Restrictions & Rights
- Usage conditions apply
- Type
- PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Footwear
- Materials
- Synthetic fabric
- Paint
- Synthetic Rubber
- Cotton
- Copper Alloy
- Adhesive
- Ink
- Dimensions
- 3-D: 30.5 x 10.8 x 24.1cm (12 x 4 1/4 x 9 1/2 in.)
- 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_A19721158005
- GUID (Link to Original Record)
- http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv968a6b66b-c43a-4761-a5fc-1101cae96a3d
