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These boots were worn by John Glenn during his historic orbital flight in February 1962. The boots were lightweight, flexible, nylon-fabric boots with tennis-shoe-type soles and were worn over the inner gas retention layer of the the spacesuit.

Transferred to the National Air and Space Museum from NASA - Manned Spacecraft Center in 1967.

 Display Status

This object is not on display at the National Air and Space Museum. It is either on loan or in storage.
Object Details
Country of Origin United States of America Type PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Footwear Manufacturer B. F. Goodrich Co.
 Astronaut John H. Glenn, Jr.
 Dimensions Clothing: 30.5 × 10.2 × 22.9cm, 0.9kg (12 × 4 × 9 in., 2lb.)
 Materials Exterior upper: Aluminized nylon
Exterior Sole: Rubber
Lining: Nylon
HAZMAT: Possible Cadmium Plating
Webbing: Nylon
Buckles: Steel
Zipper: Brass, cotton webbing
 Inventory Number A19670178004 Credit Line Transferred from NASA Headquarters Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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