This plastic bag was carried by John Glenn on his historic Friendship 7 mission in February, 1962 in which he became the first US astronaut to orbit the earth. During the mission, Glenn took numerous photographs of the earth, and this bag was was to be used for waterproof storage of exposed film before landing.
Transferred from NASA - Manned Spacecraft Center in 1963.
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-Miscellaneous
Manufacturer
Unknown
Dimensions
Overall: 16 in. long x 10 in. wide (40.64 x 25.4cm)
Materials
Overall: Plastic
Cord: Nylon
Grommets/hook: Brass
Inventory Number
A19670204000
Credit Line
Transferred from NASA
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
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