This boot is part of the pair attached to the display spacesuit replicating John Glenn's historic Mercury orbital flight in February, 1962.

The gloves were constructed of an inner layer made from a mold of the astronaut's hand, dipped in a rubber compound. The outer layer was fabricated of one-way stretch nylon with neoprene-impregnated palms and lacing on the back. The gloves assumed the contours of the hand controller, and attached to the suit with a ball-bearing lock mechanism.

Transferred to the National Air and Space Museum from NASA in 1968

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 x 10.2 x 22.9cm (12 x 4 x 9 in.)
Clothing Size: 9D

Materials

Exterior upper: Aluminized nylon
Exterior Sole: Rubber
Lining: Nylon
Webbing: Nylon
Buckles: Steel
Zipper: Brass, cotton webbing

Inventory Number

A19680277004

Credit Line

Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

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